Legal aid for cancer patients may ease money worries

NCT ID NCT07443839

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Jean Edward Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 17, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tests whether offering free legal navigation services to cancer patients and their caregivers can reduce financial stress and improve quality of life. About 60 adults who have or care for someone with cancer and face legal barriers to care will receive direct legal help. Researchers will measure changes in financial toxicity, anxiety, depression, and overall well-being.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: oncology legal navigation services
What this could lead to: If it works, this could show that legal support helps cancer patients feel less financial stress and improves their well-being.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early study with only 60 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. It tests a service, not a drug, so benefits may be modest.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cancer Financial Stress

As listed by the trial registrant

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

FINANCIAL STRESS ONCOLOGY PATIENTS

Contacts and locations

Locations

University of Kentucky

Lexington, Kentucky, 40506, United States

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