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NCT Number: NCT03615573

Survey Study: Financial Impact of Breast Cancer Treatment

A survey study to evaluate the financial impact of breast cancer as self-reported by breast cancer patients over a period of 1 year. The study will also look at the health insurance literacy and patient's utilization of support services.

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Key information

Conditions

Breast Cancer Breast Diseases Breast Neoplasms Neoplasms Neoplasms by Site Skin Diseases Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Guthrie Medical Group

Sayre, Pennsylvania, 18840, United States

Who can participate

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • 18 years or older
  • Diagnosed with breast cancer or a recurrence of breast cancer within the past 2 years
  • Willing to sign consent
  • Able to read and complete surveys in English

Exclusion criteria

  • Cancer diagnosis other than breast cancer
  • More than 2 years since diagnosis with breast cancer or recurrence

Treatment and study plan

Quality of Life Surveys

Other

Patients with breast cancer diagnosis complete questionnaires over 20-30 minutes at baseline and at 3, 6, and 12 months after enrollment.

Primary outcomes

  1. Change in level of self-reported financial burden

    Time frame: Baseline through 1 year

    Will evaluate the change in Comprehensive Score for Financial Toxicity (COST-FACIT) measurements from baseline to 1 year follow up. This survey consists of 14 questions related to finances.Responses include 5 options with lower scores representing worse outcomes. Scores at 1 year will be compared to baseline scores.

Secondary outcomes

  1. Change in level of self-reported health insurance literacy

    Time frame: Baseline through 1 year

    Will evaluate the change in Health Insurance Literacy Measurements (HILM) from baseline to 1 year follow up

  2. Self-reported access and utilization of institutional support services

    Time frame: Baseline through 1 year

    Will evaluate reported access and utilization of institutional support services and its association to financial burden in the first 12 months after enrollment.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

The Guthrie Clinic

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Determining the Financial Impact of Breast Cancer Treatment Over a One Year Period for Patients at a Rural Cancer Center

Important dates

Study start
2018
Primary completion
2022
Study completion
2024
First posted
Aug 6, 2018
Registry last updated
Nov 7, 2024

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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