Can a simple social check improve leukemia care?

NCT ID NCT07671209

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 28, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study looks at whether screening adults with leukemia for social needs (like housing or food) and offering early social work help is practical and helpful. About 80 newly diagnosed patients will either get the screening and consultation or usual care. The goal is to see if this approach is acceptable and can reduce distress and financial burden.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: social needs screening and early social work consultation
What this could lead to: If successful, this could show that addressing social needs early improves well-being and outcomes for leukemia patients, pointing toward more equitable cancer care.
What could go wrong: This is a small pilot study (80 people) testing feasibility, not effectiveness. It may not show clear benefits or be too narrow to apply broadly.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

acute leukemia acute lymphoblastic leukemia acute myeloid leukemia chronic myelomonocytic leukemia leukemia myelodysplastic syndrome

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

LEUKEMIA, ACUTE

Contacts and locations

Locations

Mass General Brigham Cancer Institute
RECRUITING

Boston, Massachusetts, 02114, United States

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