Free money for cancer patients: does $1,000 a month improve survival?

NCT ID NCT06611982

First seen Apr 10, 2026 · Last updated May 04, 2026 · Updated 6 times

Summary

This study gives 250 advanced cancer patients $1,000 each month for a year to see if it eases financial stress and improves quality of life. Participants complete surveys every three months and some share their money habits in interviews. The goal is to learn whether extra income can reduce missed treatments and help patients feel better overall.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Jefferson Health

    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19107, United States

  • Penn Presbyterian Medical Center

    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States

  • Pennsylvania Hospital

    Philadelphia, New York, 19107, United States

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