P-COC Intervention for Financial Toxicity in Cancer Patients
(P-COC Trial)

Recruiting in Palo Alto (17 mi)

Overseen byMaria Pisu, PhD

Age: 18+

Sex: Female

Travel: May Be Covered

Time Reimbursement: Varies

Trial Phase: Academic

Waitlist Available

Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham

No Placebo Group

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?Financial distress affects 30-70% of cancer patients and describes the burden that patients experience due to the costs of care (CoC). One reason may be because patients lack the appropriate information on CoC that would help them better plan for and manage their CoC. Therefore, the investigators plan to test a Proactive CoC intervention which includes a discussion with a trained educator on CoC information and a Cost Tracking tool to help patients deal with their CoC.

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for patients with new diagnoses of ovarian, cervical, uterine, breast or colorectal cancer who have health insurance and can access a phone or the internet. They must be receiving treatment at the University of Alabama at Birmingham O'Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center and agree to complete surveys. It's not open to those who can't read English.

Inclusion Criteria

I have been recently diagnosed with ovarian, cervical, uterine, breast, or colorectal cancer at a specified stage.

With health insurance coverage

I am getting cancer treatment at the University of Alabama at Birmingham.

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Exclusion Criteria

Unable to read English

I do not agree to complete surveys.

Participant Groups

The study tests a Proactive Cost of Care (P-COC) intervention against usual care. P-COC includes discussions on cost management with an educator and using a Cost Tracking tool designed to help patients manage their healthcare expenses more effectively.

2Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Active Control

Group I: Proactive Cost of Care (P-COC) interventionExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

One time session with trained educator to review: 1. Cost Information Flyer: Anticipated out of pocket costs flyer by cancer type and stage 2. Cost Tracking workbook: Out-of-pocket cost tracker Participants also review a "Insurance, Employment, and Financial Assistance flyer" Participants will be reminded to track their costs once a month through an automated text message or e-mail based on patient preference. Participants also receive an existing patient pamphlet "Patient and Family Guide"

Group II: Usual CareActive Control1 Intervention

Participants receive an existing patient pamphlet "Patient and Family Guide"