New study seeks to uncover why some cancer patients face greater financial strain

NCT ID NCT04592250

First seen Oct 31, 2025 · Last updated Jun 12, 2026 · Updated 35 times

Summary

This study looks at how financial stress (called financial toxicity) affects people recently diagnosed with cancer. Researchers will survey 625 English- or Spanish-speaking adults to understand what social, behavioral, and knowledge factors contribute to financial hardship. The goal is to identify targets for future programs that help patients cope with the costs of cancer care.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Baptist- MD Anderson Cancer Center

    Jacksonville, Florida, 32207, United States

  • DCH Regional Medical Center

    Tuscaloosa, Alabama, 35401, United States

  • Lyndon Baines Johnson General Hospital

    Houston, Texas, 77026, United States

  • M D Anderson Cancer Center

    Houston, Texas, 77030, United States

  • Scripps - MD Anderson Cancer Center

    La Jolla, California, 92037, United States

  • The Queen's Medical Center

    Honolulu, Hawaii, 96813, United States

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