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This pilot study will give 20 early-stage cancer patients a preloaded cash card with $1,000 each month. The goal is to see if this simple cash support can prevent financial hardship, like debt or missed rent, and improve treatment outcomes. Researchers will measure how many peopl…

This phase II trial tests whether low-dose psilocybin, a compound from magic mushrooms, combined with psychotherapy is safe and effective for easing chronic pain in cancer patients who already take opioids. Twenty adults with active cancer and moderate to severe pain will receive…

This pilot study tests whether a group telehealth session led by a palliative care pharmacist can help cancer patients better understand and manage their opioid pain medications. Many patients struggle with side effects, complex dosing, and fear of addiction, which can lead to un…

This trial tests whether a digital platform that sends symptom check-ins and self-care tips via text message can help people with head and neck or lung cancer report their health more consistently. Participants either receive standard symptom questionnaires or get extra monitorin…

This trial tests whether a mindfulness-based stress reduction program — including group sessions and one-on-one coaching — can help people living with chronic graft-versus-host disease (cGVHD) manage symptoms like pain, anxiety, and poor sleep. cGVHD is a complication that can oc…

This pilot trial tests whether a program of virtual ukulele lessons, called STRUM, can help teenagers preserve cognitive function and emotional resilience while undergoing radiation therapy for cancer. The study enrolls adolescents aged 12 to 17 who are receiving initial radiatio…

This trial tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) can help cancer survivors with chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN). CIPN causes numbness, tingling, pain, and movement problems. The study compa…

This study tests whether a cannabis gummy can improve sleep and quality of life in 50 cancer patients who have trouble sleeping. Participants will either take the gummy or receive usual care for 5 weeks. The goal is to see if the gummy is safe and helps with sleep, while also che…

This study tests a spiritual health program called PATH for cancer patients struggling with feelings of disconnection, loss of meaning, or existential distress. Twenty adults with any stage of cancer will attend six workshops combining role-playing, psychology, and dignity therap…

This study tests whether live, online group strength training can help older cancer survivors (age 65+) who have trouble with daily activities. 150 participants will be split into three groups: immediate strength training, delayed strength training, or stretching. The goal is to …

This study tests whether THC (with or without CBD) can improve sleep in people with solid organ cancer who have insomnia. About 69 participants will receive either THC, a THC/CBD mix, or a placebo as a liquid under the tongue. The goal is to see if these cannabis-based compounds …

This study looks at how a special program, called the Geriatric Surgery Verification Program, works at the James Cancer Hospital. The program helps doctors and nurses better care for patients aged 65 and older who need cancer surgery. It includes checking for age-related issues l…

This study collects health data from Apple Watches and iPhones of 1,200 cancer patients to build a research database. The goal is to see if wearable data like activity and heart rate can help personalize cancer prognosis and treatment. Participants must have an Apple Health app a…

This early-stage study tests whether healthy volunteers can regularly take two natural gut supplements, propionate and butyrate, which are normally made by the body. The goal is to see if this approach is safe and practical before trying it in patients receiving donor stem cell t…

This early study tests a wearable patch that uses sweat to measure health markers like glucose and oxygen levels, potentially reducing the need for blood draws. About 20 adults having chest or abdominal surgery will wear the patch. The goal is to see if the patch works well and i…