Money worries weigh heavy on cancer patients, new study shows

NCT ID NCT07083271

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Ankara Etlik City Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study looked at how financial problems affect the well-being of hospitalized cancer patients and their caregivers in Turkey. Over 750 patients filled out surveys about their finances, mood, and quality of life. The goal was to understand the link between money stress and caregiver burden, so hospitals can offer better support.

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 successful, this study could help hospitals and policymakers create better financial support programs for cancer patients and their caregivers.
What could go wrong: This is an observational study, not a treatment trial, so it won't directly improve health. Results may not apply to patients outside Turkey or those with different cancer types.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cancer Caregiver Burden Depression Financial Stress

As listed by the trial registrant

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

CANCER PATIENTS FINANCIAL TOXICITY

Contacts and locations

Locations

Etlik City Hospital, Medical Oncology Department

Ankara, Yenimahalle, 06170, Turkey (Türkiye)
Gazi University, Medical Oncology Department

Ankara, Çankaya, Turkey (Türkiye)
Kocaeli University, Medical Oncology Department

Kocaeli, İzmit, 41001, Turkey (Türkiye)

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