Legal aid for cancer patients may ease money worries

NCT ID NCT07443839

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

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.

Contacts and locations

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Locations

  • University of Kentucky

    RECRUITING

    Lexington, Kentucky, 40506, United States

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