Helping cancer patients manage financial challenges
CAFÃ: clinic-based intervention to address financial hardship for people with cancer
['FUNDING_R01'] · KAISER FOUNDATION RESEARCH INSTITUTE · NIH-10683298
This study is looking at how money troubles affect people with cancer and aims to help them feel better by improving how they talk about treatment costs; newly diagnosed cancer patients will either get a helpful resource sheet or personal support from a financial navigator for six months to see which option helps them manage stress and improve their quality of life.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | KAISER FOUNDATION RESEARCH INSTITUTE (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (Oakland, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10683298 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research investigates how financial hardship affects cancer patients and aims to improve their quality of life through better communication about treatment costs. It involves a randomized trial where newly diagnosed cancer patients will receive either a resource sheet with financial support options or a more personalized intervention with a financial navigator for six months. The study will assess the impact of these interventions on patients' financial stress, health-related quality of life, and healthcare utilization over a year. By focusing on patient-centered communication, the research seeks to empower patients in managing their financial burdens during treatment.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are newly diagnosed cancer patients who are experiencing financial difficulties related to their treatment.
Not a fit: Patients who are not newly diagnosed or those who do not face financial challenges related to their cancer treatment may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce financial hardship for cancer patients, leading to improved treatment adherence and overall quality of life.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that patient-centered communication can improve health outcomes, suggesting that this approach may be effective in addressing financial hardships as well.
Where this research is happening
Oakland, UNITED STATES
- KAISER FOUNDATION RESEARCH INSTITUTE — Oakland, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: HENRIKSON, NORA B. — KAISER FOUNDATION RESEARCH INSTITUTE
- Study coordinator: HENRIKSON, NORA B.
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.
Conditions: Cancers, neoplasm/cancer