Improving access to affordable cancer care for patients
Official title: Social Determinants of Health Research Project
Funded at Washington University · NIH-10929639 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about helping cancer patients deal with the money worries that come with treatment by using a helpful online tool and training doctors to better support them, so they can focus more on getting better and less on financial stress.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Washington University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Saint Louis, United States) |
| Project start | August 9, 2024 |
| Project end | July 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $408,701 |
| NIH project number | 1U19CA291430-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10929639 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are cancer patients who are experiencing financial difficulties related to their treatment.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not currently undergoing cancer treatment or those who do not face financial challenges related to their care may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on addressing the financial challenges that cancer patients face during treatment, known as financial toxicity. It aims to enhance the quality of life for these patients by improving their access to affordable cancer care and reducing the financial burdens associated with treatment costs. The project will adapt a web-based tool called I-CARE, which provides education on insurance options and resources to help patients manage their healthcare expenses. Additionally, it will involve training clinicians and healthcare systems to better support patients in navigating these financial challenges.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve the quality of life for cancer patients by making cancer care more accessible and affordable.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in using similar interventions to address financial toxicity in cancer care, indicating a promising approach.
Where this research is happening
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Washington University
Saint Louis, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Housten, Ashley — Washington University
- Study coordinator: Housten, Ashley
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.