Can free legal services ease the burden of colorectal cancer?
NCT ID NCT06475664
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This pilot study tested whether offering free, personalized legal services to people with advanced colorectal cancer could help reduce stress, financial worries, and improve quality of life. Twenty participants received help from a nonprofit legal organization for six months. Researchers measured changes in stress, coping, and financial distress to see if this approach is feasible and helpful.
What this could mean
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Active substance
personalized legal care services
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that legal support helps cancer patients feel less stressed and more in control of their finances and daily life.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, early pilot study with only 20 people and no comparison group. Results may not apply to everyone, and the main goal is just to see if the idea is feasible.
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Conditions
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University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55414, United States