Evaluating the Impact of Financial Navigation on Financial Catastrophe and Distress for Cancer Care

Launched by NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY · Oct 4, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying how a special financial support program can help cancer patients in Nigeria manage the costs and stress that come with their treatment. The researchers want to find out if this program can significantly lower the financial burden and anxiety that patients feel. They are also looking into whether this financial navigation program is affordable and practical for cancer treatment centers in Nigeria.

To take part in the study, participants must be at least 18 years old and have recently been diagnosed with breast, prostate, or colorectal cancer, but they should not have started major treatments like chemotherapy or radiation yet. During the study, participants will fill out surveys about their personal and medical background, their quality of life, and any costs related to their cancer care. By comparing those who receive the financial support with those who do not, the researchers hope to learn more about the impact of financial help on cancer patients’ lives. The trial is currently recruiting participants, so if you or someone you know might be eligible, it could be a valuable opportunity to contribute to this important research.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Age 18 years and older
• • Recently diagnosed with breast, colorectal or prostate cancer within 6 weeks of presentation at the study site
• • Have not received definitive chemotherapy, radiotherapy, or undergone major surgery (diagnostic or temporary interventions, such as excisional biopsy or temporary colostomy may still enroll)
• • Candidate for definitive cancer treatment
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Unable to provide consent
• • Has initiated definitive cancer treatment at the study site or elsewhere in the past
• • Only receiving best supportive care