Money stress and cancer: new study tests if monthly screening eases the burden

NCT ID NCT06963723

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looks at whether asking people with advanced cancer about their financial struggles each month can help reduce their worry and improve their quality of life. About 1,000 adults receiving treatment for advanced or metastatic cancer will be randomly assigned to either monthly digital financial hardship screening or usual care. The goal is to see if this simple check-in can make a real difference in how patients feel and cope.

What this could mean

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Active substance

Financial hardship screening and needs assessment

What this could lead to

If it works, this could show that regularly checking in on patients' financial struggles helps reduce their worry and improve their quality of life during cancer treatment.

What could go wrong

This is a relatively early-stage study focused on screening, not a direct treatment. It may not lead to clear improvements, and results might not apply to all cancer patients or settings.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cancer Financial Stress metastatic malignant neoplasm Neoplasm Metastasis

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Contacts and locations

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Locations

  • Dignity Health

    RECRUITING

    Phoenix, Arizona, 85004, United States

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  • Gibbs Cancer Center

    RECRUITING

    Spartanburg, South Carolina, 29303, United States

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  • New Hampshire Oncology-Hematology, PA

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    Concord, New Hampshire, 03301, United States

  • New York City Health and Hospitals

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    New York, New York, 10004, United States

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  • Pan American Center for Oncology Trials

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    San Juan, 00935, Puerto Rico

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  • Sanford Health

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    Fargo, North Dakota, 58102, United States

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  • Solinsky Center for Cancer Care

    RECRUITING

    Manchester, New Hampshire, 03103, United States