New support program aims to help cancer patients finish treatment and feel better
NCT ID NCT01742143
First seen Dec 29, 2025 · Last updated Jun 22, 2026 · Updated 28 times
Summary
This study tests a program called ICCAN that gives cancer patients extra help with social and economic needs, like finding resources and monthly check-ins. Researchers want to see if this support helps patients complete their cancer treatment and improves their quality of life, compared to standard hospital services. About 347 adults with cancer who are starting chemotherapy or radiation will take part.
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City College of New York (Data Collection AND Data Analysis)
RECRUITINGNew York, New York, 10031, United States
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Lincoln Hospital and Mental Health Center
ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITINGThe Bronx, New York, United States
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Lutheran Medical Center
ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITINGBrooklyn, New York, 11220, United States
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Memorial Sloan Kettering Basking Ridge (Limited Protocol Activities)
RECRUITINGBasking Ridge, New Jersey, 07920, United States
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Memorial Sloan Kettering Bergen (Limited Protocol Activities)
RECRUITINGMontvale, New Jersey, 07645, United States
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Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
RECRUITINGNew York, New York, 10065, United States
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Memorial Sloan Kettering Monmouth (Limited Protocol Activities)
RECRUITINGMiddletown, New Jersey, 07748, United States
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Memorial Sloan Kettering Nassau (Limited Protocol Activities)
RECRUITINGRockville Centre, New York, 11553, United States
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Memorial Sloan Kettering Suffolk- Commack (Limited Protocol Activities)
RECRUITINGCommack, New York, 11725, United States
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Memorial Sloan Kettering Westchester (Limited Protocol Activities)
RECRUITINGHarrison, New York, 10604, United States
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Memorial Sloan Kettering at Ralph Lauren Center (Limited Protocol Activities)
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What this could mean
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Active substance
ICCAN support program (behavioral intervention: written materials, needs assessment, and monthly follow-up with an access facilitator)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could show that extra social and economic support helps cancer patients stick with their treatment and feel better emotionally.
What could go wrong
This is a relatively small trial (347 people) testing a behavioral program, so results may not apply to all cancer patients or hospitals. The program adds extra work for patients and staff, and may not improve outcomes significantly.
Conditions
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