Free money for cancer patients: $1,000 monthly cash cards tested in new study

NCT ID NCT06771739

Not yet recruiting Symptom relief Sponsor: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Aug 13, 2026 · Updated 4 times

Summary

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 people join, stay, and complete surveys to decide if a larger study is possible.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: unrestricted cash payments (preloaded cash cards)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could show that giving cash directly to cancer patients reduces financial stress and may improve their health and quality of life.
What could go wrong: This is a very small pilot study with only 20 people, so results may not apply to everyone. It tests feasibility, not whether cash actually improves health outcomes.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cancer

As listed by the trial registrant

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

MALIGNANT SOLID NEOPLASM

Contacts and locations

Locations

PeaceHealth Saint Joseph Medical Center

Bellingham, Washington, 98225, United States
PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center

Vancouver, Washington, 98664, United States

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