Money worries weigh heavy on advanced cancer patients
NCT ID NCT04053517
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at how serious money problems are for people with advanced cancer. Researchers will survey 141 patients to measure financial distress and see if it is linked to their symptoms and quality of life. The goal is to understand the burden of cancer costs, not to test a new treatment.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If this study succeeds, it could highlight the need for financial support programs for cancer patients and improve how doctors address money-related stress.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It only measures distress and does not test any intervention, so it cannot directly improve patient outcomes.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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M D Anderson Cancer Center
Houston, Texas, 77030, United States
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