Financial Compass intervention for head and neck cancer patients facing financial hardship

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This clinical trial evaluates the effectiveness of a financial intervention called Financial Compass in helping head and neck cancer patients who are experiencing financial hardship. The study involves interviews to understand patients' financial challenges, community engagement to refine the intervention, and a pilot randomized control trial comparing the Financial Compass intervention to usual care. Participants will receive tailored support and resources to address their financial needs, while the control group will receive standard medical consultations. Follow-up assessments will occur 12 weeks after the intervention.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* They have been diagnosed with head and neck cancer
* Screen positive for financial hardship on the validated Comprehensive Score for Financial Toxicity (COST) measure
* Are able to participate in English or Spanish

Exclusion Criteria:

* Adults unable to complete the process of informed consent
* Adults whose primary language is not English or Spanish
* Individuals who are not yet adults (i.e., infants, children, teenagers)
* Unwilling or unable to follow protocol requirements

Where it's running

• Roswell Park Cancer Institute
  Buffalo, New York, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Elizabeth Bouchard — Roswell Park Cancer Institute

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.