Can money help cure cancer stress? new program targets financial toxicity
NCT ID NCT04931251
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested a financial navigation program for cancer patients in rural and non-rural North Carolina. The program helped patients find financial assistance to reduce the burden of cancer costs. Researchers measured changes in financial toxicity and quality of life in 258 participants.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Financial navigation program
What this could lead to
If successful, this program could provide a model for helping cancer patients manage the financial burden of treatment, reducing stress and improving well-being.
What could go wrong
This is a completed study, but results may not apply to all regions or cancer types. The program's effectiveness depends on available resources and patient engagement.
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Locations
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Carteret Health Care Cancer Center
Morehead City, North Carolina, 28557, United States
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NC Basnight Cancer Hospital
Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 27514, United States
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Novant Health
Charlotte, North Carolina, 28207, United States
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Pardee UNC Health Care, Pardee Cancer Center
Hendersonville, North Carolina, 28739, United States
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The Outer Banks Hospital
Nags Head, North Carolina, 27959, United States
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UNC Lenoir Cancer Care Services
Kinston, North Carolina, 28501, United States
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Vidant Medical Center, Cancer Center
Greenville, North Carolina, 27834, United States
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Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Winston-Salem, North Carolina, 27157, United States