Finance-focused psycho-oncology support for cancer patients experiencing financial hardship
Official title: Feasibility of a Real-world, Financial Psycho-oncology Intervention to Address Cancer-related Financial Distress
Run by University of Alabama at Birmingham · NCT07724041 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This pilot tests whether two monthly 60-minute finance-focused counseling sessions over three months can help cancer patients who are experiencing financial distress.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 20 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | University of Alabama at Birmingham Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Birmingham, Alabama) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | September 1, 2026 |
| Main results expected | May 2027 |
| Study ends | August 2027 |
| Registry record updated | October 5, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07724041 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Adults with cancer receiving treatment at UAB Medical Oncology or UAB Supportive Care clinics who are experiencing financial hardship and are proficient in English.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who do not experience financial distress or who have language, cognitive, or cancer-type limitations that exclude them may not benefit.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This is a feasibility study evaluating a finance-specific psycho-oncology intervention for adults with cancer facing financial hardship. The study looks at whether the intervention is feasible, acceptable, and appropriate, and seeks ideas to refine it based on participant feedback. Participants receive six 60-minute sessions across 3 months, with surveys conducted during enrollment and after completion to gauge preliminary effects on financial distress and related outcomes. The trial is conducted at the University of Alabama at Birmingham and is led by UAB with no listed collaborators. It aims to inform future larger studies by assessing practicality and potential impact of the financial intervention.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, patients may experience reduced financial distress and better coping strategies during cancer treatment.
How similar studies have gone: Previous work in financial counseling and psycho-oncology suggests potential benefits, but this specific financial psycho-oncology approach is exploratory and feasibility-focused.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Adult patients with cancer receiving treatment at the UAB Medical Oncology and/or UAB Supportive Care clinics Exclusion Criteria: * non-English speakers * patients with non-melanoma skin cancers * patients with dementia/cognitive impairments
Where it's running
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University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, Alabama, United States Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Courtney Williams, DrPH — University of Alabama at Birmingham
- Study coordinator: Hayden Reeves
- Email: haydenreeves@uabmc.edu
- Phone: 205-996-4109
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.