Helping young cancer survivors manage financial challenges
Addressing financial hardship in adolescent and young adult cancer survivors: Efficacy and implementation of a multilevel intervention in community-based oncology practices
['FUNDING_R01'] · WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES · NIH-10882668
This study is helping young cancer survivors, ages 15-39, who are struggling with money issues after treatment by providing them with helpful information about health insurance and access to financial support, so they can feel more secure and focused on their recovery.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (WINSTON-SALEM, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10882668 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research focuses on adolescent and young adult cancer survivors, ages 15-39, who often face significant financial hardships due to their cancer treatment. The project aims to implement a multilevel intervention that includes educational programs about health insurance and coordinated access to financial assistance resources. By addressing both individual and organizational barriers, the research seeks to improve the financial well-being of these survivors during and after their treatment. Participants will receive support tailored to their unique needs, helping them navigate the complexities of financial toxicity.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adolescent and young adult cancer survivors aged 15-39 who are experiencing financial difficulties related to their cancer treatment.
Not a fit: Patients who are not cancer survivors or those outside the age range of 15-39 may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce financial hardship for young cancer survivors, improving their quality of life and long-term outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: While interventions addressing financial hardship exist, this approach is novel in its focus on the specific needs of adolescent and young adult cancer survivors.
Where this research is happening
WINSTON-SALEM, UNITED STATES
- WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES — WINSTON-SALEM, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: SALSMAN, JOHN — WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES
- Study coordinator: SALSMAN, JOHN
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: Adolescent and young adult cancer patients, Adolescent and young adult cancer population, Adolescent and young adults with cancer