About this trial

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

Qualifiers

None

Disqualifiers

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

Age 18 and over

Primary or recurrent diagnosis of gynecologic, prostate, lung, or colorectal cancer in the last 12 months

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Financial education information
  • CARE Tool
  • CARE Tool Training

Treatment groups

430 Participants
are divided into 3 treatment groups

Locations

3
Alton Memorial Hospital62002, AltonIllinois, United States
Delbert Day Cancer Institute at Phelps Health65401, RollaMissouri, United States
Washington University School of Medicine63110, St LouisMissouri, United States

Sponsors and collaborators

Washington University School of Medicine

Lead sponsor

National Cancer Institute (NCI)

Collaborator