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Digital navigator aims to cut financial toxicity for young adults with cancer

NCT ID NCT06950983

Symptom relief Sponsor: Columbia University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 23, 2026 · Last updated Jul 24, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This pilot study tests a hybrid intervention that combines a digital platform (Findhelp.org) with human navigation sessions to help adolescent and young adult cancer survivors manage financial and health-related social needs. Researchers will refine the approach with input from survivors and caregivers, then evaluate its feasibility and impact on financial distress and overall health. The study includes about 120 participants aged 15 to 39 who were recently diagnosed or still on first treatment.

What this could mean

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Active substance
A digital platform (Findhelp.org) plus human navigation sessions to address financial and social needs
What this could lead to
If successful, this approach could provide a practical way to reduce financial distress and improve quality of life for young cancer survivors.
What could go wrong
This is a small pilot study, so results may not apply broadly. The intervention relies on participant engagement, which may vary.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 120 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Jul 2025

Expected to finish

Jul 2027

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

15 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: Aim 1: * AYAs (age 18-39) who have/had a diagnosis of cancer are eligible to participate. * English or Spanish-speaking Aim 2 and 3: * AYAs (age 15-39) who were diagnosed with cancer or began treatment for cancer within the past 6 months, or those who are still on first treatment for cancer (non-relapse) * English or Spanish-speaking * For AYAs who are \< 18 years, caregiver participation will be required; for AYAs \> 18 years, caregivers may co-participate if desired; the primary unit of focus is the AYA patient. Exclusion Criteria: * Dyad with caregiver or younger AYA that previously participated in study AAAU2405 or AAAY9477 * Unable to complete financial survey questions or contraindicated (as outlined in Protection of Human Subjects) * Dyad with younger AYAs who are enrolled on hospice or receiving other end-of-life care

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Conditions

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cancer neoplasm

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Cancer in adolescence

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Columbia University Irving Medical Center

    RECRUITING

    New York, New York, 10032, United States

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