NCT07296887NARecruiting
CARE Tool Study Aim 3
Washington University School of Medicine
Start Date
4/8/2026
Completion Date
7/31/2028
Summary
This study is a multi-site randomized trial to study the implementation of the CARE Tool and evaluate the CARE Tool. The CARE Tool is a web-based tool that gives people information about cancer care costs, health insurance, and resources to help with costs. Overall, the study aims to help patients with cancer overcome barriers they face navigating insurance and accessing financial resources.
Eligibility Criteria
Age Range: 18 years to No maximum
Inclusion Criteria for Implementation champions:
\- Members of the cancer care team (e.g., physicians, nurses, research coordinators, financial navigators, social workers) that work with patients receiving treatment for gynecologic, lung, prostate, or colorectal cancer; or members of the billing team and employee of Siteman Cancer Center, Barnes Jewish Hospital, Washington University, Delbert Day Cancer Institute at Phelps Health, or Alton Memorial Hospital
Exclusion Criteria for Implementation champions:
* Implementation champions are ineligible if they are non-employees of Siteman Cancer Center, Barnes Jewish Hospital, Washington University, Delbert Day Cancer Institute at Phelps Health, or Alton Memorial Hospital
* Do not treat patients for gynecologic, prostate, lung, or colorectal cancer
Inclusion Criteria for Patients:
* Age 18 and over
* Primary or recurrent diagnosis of gynecologic, prostate, lung, or colorectal cancer in the last 12 months
* Receiving cancer treatment from Siteman Cancer Center, Delbert Day Cancer Institute at Phelps Health, or Alton Memorial Hospital
* Self-reported ability to read and speak English
Exclusion Criteria for Patients:
* Under the age of 18
* Not diagnosed with gynecologic, prostate, lung, or colorectal cancer within the previous 12 months from recruitment
* Not receiving care at Siteman Cancer Center, Delbert Day Cancer Institute at Phelps Health, or Alton Memorial Hospital
* Cannot give consent due to cognitive or emotional barriers
Interventions
OTHER
Financial education information
OTHER
CARE Tool
OTHER
CARE Tool Training
Conditions
Gynecologic CancerProstate CancerLung CancerColorectal Cancer
Locations
Alton Memorial Hospital
Alton, Illinois 62002
United States
Delbert Day Cancer Institute at Phelps Health
Rolla, Missouri 65401
United States
Washington University School of Medicine
St Louis, Missouri 63110
United States