Making Cents of Medical Costs for young adult cancer survivors
Official title: Making Cents of Medical Costs: A Digital Financial Toxicity Intervention for Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Survivors
Run by Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center · NCT07780903 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A digital program test to see if the Making Cents of Medical Costs helps young adults (18-39) who have completed cancer treatment manage financial issues related to care.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 39 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 30 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (New York, New York) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | August 17, 2026 |
| Main results expected | August 17, 2028 |
| Study ends | August 17, 2028 |
| Registry record updated | August 24, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07780903 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are English-speaking cancer survivors aged 18–39 who finished active treatment and can access an internet-enabled device.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who are not in the specified age range, are still receiving systemic therapy, or lack internet access may not benefit from this program.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This observational study evaluates whether the Making Cents of Medical Costs (MCMC) program is acceptable, appropriate, accessible, and feasible for young adult cancer survivors. It includes English-speaking individuals aged 18 to 39 who completed active cancer treatment and have internet access. Participants will engage with the digital program to learn about costs and resources related to their healthcare. The study is led by Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York, with no listed collaborators, and focuses on feasibility and user experience rather than clinical outcomes. No information is provided about the detailed methodology or endpoints beyond feasibility and acceptability.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the program could help young adult survivors better understand and manage medical costs after cancer treatment.
How similar studies have gone: Prior work in digital cost-navigation tools has shown promise in improving understanding of medical expenses among cancer patients, though this exact program for young adults is novel in this setting.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * English-speaking cancer survivors who are 18-39 years old * Diagnosed with cancer after age 14 * Has access to an Internet-enabled device * All disease sites and diagnosis are allowed; survivors must have completed active treatment Exclusion Criteria: * Received systemic therapy within the last 1 year
Where it's running
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Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
New York, New York, United States Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Danielle Friedman, MD — Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
- Study coordinator: Danielle Friedman, MD
- Email: FriedmaD@mskcc.org
- Phone: 212-639-7376
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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.