CARE Tool Study Aim 3

Purpose

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.

Conditions

  • Gynecologic Cancer
  • Prostate Cancer
  • Lung Cancer
  • Colorectal Cancer

Eligibility

Eligible Ages
Over 18 Years
Eligible Sex
All
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No

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

Study Design

Phase
N/A
Study Type
Interventional
Allocation
Randomized
Intervention Model
Parallel Assignment
Intervention Model Description
Patient participants will be randomized to one of two arms, the CARE Tool or standard financial education information, and participate in surveys. Participants enrolled as site staff and members of the care team will complete a training on the CARE Tool and participate in surveys.
Primary Purpose
Health Services Research
Masking
None (Open Label)

Arm Groups

ArmDescriptionAssigned Intervention
Experimental
Arm 1: Patients - Care Tool (Intervention)
Patients will review the web-based CARE Tool after enrollment. Patients will complete a survey immediately after reviewing the website and a 3 month follow-up survey.
  • Other: CARE Tool
    The CARE Tool is a web-based tool provided to patients after enrollment. The CARE Tool provides patients with individualized information about cancer care costs, health insurance, and resources to assist with costs.
Active Comparator
Arm 2: Patients - Standard of care financial education information (Control)
Patients will review standard web-based financial education information after enrollment. Patients will complete a survey immediately after reviewing the website and a 3 month follow up survey.
  • Other: Financial education information
    Standard financial education resources will be provided to patients enrolled in the control arm. Financial education will be accessible via website and provided by the participating site.
Experimental
Arm 3: Implementation champions - CARE training
Participants who are members of the care team and have been identified as implementation champions will complete training on the CARE Tool and cost conversations. Participants will complete a survey after the training and a post-recruitment survey at the end of the trial.
  • Other: CARE Tool Training
    Members of the care team who have been identified as implementation champions will undergo training on cost conversations, how to use the CARE Tool, and how to implement the CARE Tool in their clinical workflow.

Recruiting Locations

Washington University in St. Louis and nearby locations

Washington University School of Medicine
St Louis, Missouri 63110
Contact:
Ashley Housten, OTD, MSCI, OTR/L
314-454-7958
ahousten@wustl.edu

More Details

NCT ID
NCT07296887
Status
Recruiting
Sponsor
Washington University School of Medicine

Study Contact

Ashley Housten, OTD, MSCI, OTR/L
314-454-7958
ahousten@wustl.edu