A Study of Economic Circumstances, Service Utilization, and Service Needs Among Older Colon Cancer Patients

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center7 sites in 1 country62 target enrollmentOctober 2008

ConditionsColon Cancer

Overview

Phase: Not Applicable
Intervention: Not specified
Conditions: Colon Cancer
Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Enrollment: 62
Locations: 7
Primary Endpoint: Self-reported expenses associated with colon cancer treatment and living with this illness.
Status: Completed
Last Updated: 9 years ago

Overview Investigators Eligibility Criteria Outcomes Sites Similar Trials

Overview

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to learn more about the social and financial impact of colon cancer for older patients. We want to know how cancer has affected the patient financially and socially, and to know if the patient has resource needs that have gone unmet. By doing this study, we hope to learn about resources that can reduce the financial burden from cancer.

Registry

clinicaltrials.gov

Start Date

October 2008

End Date

August 2016

Last Updated

9 years ago

Study Type

Observational

Sex

All

Investigators

Sponsor

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Responsible Party

Sponsor

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

•65 years or older
•Newly diagnosed stage II-III colon cancer
•Receiving chemotherapy and at least 4-6 months into chemotherapy treatment, or have received chemotherapy and no more than 7 months post-treatment
•Sufficient cognitive capacity as determined by investigator or consenting professional
•Able to speak English or Spanish
•Able to provide informed consent

Exclusion Criteria

Not provided

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Self-reported expenses associated with colon cancer treatment and living with this illness.

Time Frame: conclusion of study

Secondary Outcomes

The awareness of cancer support organizations and their utilization of informal and formal supports during treatment.(conclusion of study)
The patients' unmet resource and service needs during treatment.(conclusion of study)
The perceived impact of cancer on patients' overall financial and social well-being.(conclusion of study)
Identify the medical, social and economic risk factors that are most closely associated with perceived adverse impact on financial and social well-being and unmet resource and service needs.(conclusion of the study)