Helping cancer patients manage treatment costs and find financial support
Official title: Effectiveness of Out-of-Pocket Cost COMmunication and Financial Navigation (CostCOM) in Cancer Patients
Funded at University of California-Irvine · NIH-11010359 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how helpful it can be for cancer patients to get clear information about treatment costs and support in finding financial aid, so they can better manage the expenses of their care and stick to their treatment plans.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California-Irvine NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Irvine, United States) |
| Project start | January 4, 2023 |
| Project end | December 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $613,085 |
| NIH project number | 5R01CA272680-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11010359 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are cancer patients who are facing high out-of-pocket costs for their treatment and are seeking assistance in managing these expenses.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not currently undergoing cancer treatment or those with minimal financial concerns related to their care may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how effective communication about out-of-pocket costs and financial navigation can help cancer patients manage the financial burdens of their treatment. It involves personalized counseling sessions that educate patients on expected costs and assist them in finding financial aid programs. By participating in this study, patients will receive tailored support to help them understand and cope with the financial aspects of their cancer care. The approach aims to reduce financial hardship and improve adherence to necessary treatments.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce the financial stress experienced by cancer patients, allowing them to focus more on their treatment and recovery.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that financial navigation and cost communication can effectively reduce financial burdens for patients in similar healthcare contexts.
Where this research is happening
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University of California-Irvine
Irvine, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Sadigh, Gelareh — University of California-Irvine
- Study coordinator: Sadigh, Gelareh
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.