Money worries in cancer care: new study tests financial coaching to ease the burden
NCT ID NCT06430840
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tests whether a financial navigation and counseling program (CostCOM) can help newly diagnosed cancer patients who are struggling with costs or basic needs like food and housing. About 91 patients will either get the program, educational materials, or usual care. The goal is to see if the program reduces missed appointments, financial worry, and treatment delays due to cost.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Financial navigation and counseling program (CostCOM)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could show that financial support programs help cancer patients stick to their treatment and reduce financial worry.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 91 participants, so results may not apply to all cancer patients. The program may not significantly improve outcomes compared to just giving patients resource lists.
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Locations
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CHAO Family Comprehensive Cancer Center- Irvine
Irvine, California, 92612, United States
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UCI Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center
Orange, California, 92868, United States
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UCI Health - Yorba Linda
Yorba Linda, California, 92886, United States
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UCI Health Cancer Center - Newport
Costa Mesa, California, 92627, United States
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UCI Health Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center - Fountain Valley
Fountain Valley, California, 92708, United States
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UCI Health Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center - Laguna Hills
Laguna Hills, California, 92653, United States