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Money worries weigh heavy on cancer patients, new study shows

NCT ID NCT07083271

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

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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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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Participants

756 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Aug 2025

Finished

Feb 2026

Lead sponsor

A government agency

The lead sponsor is a government body.

Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Who is studied

Hospitalized adult patients with a diagnosis of solid organ malignancy receiving active oncologic treatment or supportive care in the inpatient medical oncology clinic. All participants must be able to provide informed consent and complete validated Turkish questionnaires.

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age ≥ 18 years * Histologically confirmed solid organ malignancy * Currently receiving inpatient care in the medical oncology service * Receiving active oncologic treatment and/or supportive care * Fluent in Turkish (reading and speaking) * Capable of understanding and answering the administered surveys * Signed informed consent form Exclusion Criteria: * ICU admission at the time of enrollment * ECOG Performance Status ≥3 or cognitive/clinical condition preventing completion of questionnaires * Severe cognitive impairment or psychiatric condition interfering with survey participation * Failure to provide informed consent

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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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