Tokyo, March 17 -- UMIN Clinical Trials Registry (UMIN-CTR) received information related to the study (UMIN000060942) titled 'Patient and Family Financial burden in Life' on March 16.
Study Type:
Observational
Primary Sponsor:
Institute - Aichi Cancer Center
Condition:
Condition - malignant tumor
Classification by malignancy - Malignancy
Genomic information - NO
Objective:
Narrative objectives1 - The objective of this study is to clarify the current status and impact of financial toxicity associated with cancer treatment from the perspectives of both patients and their families. Through a multicenter questionnaire survey, the degree of financial toxicity experienced by patients and family members will be quantified using the Japanese version of the Comprehensive Score for Financial Toxicity (COST). The study will also evaluate the impact of financial toxicity on daily life, employment, psychological well-being, and treatment continuity. In addition, the social and psychological burden experienced by family members supporting patients, as well as the utilization and needs of support resources such as counseling and patient support centers, will be investigated. The findings of this study aim to provide comprehensive evidence on the current state of financial toxicity in Japan and contribute to the improvement of support systems and policy development for patients with cancer and their families.
Basic objectives2 - Others
Eligibility:
Age-lower limit - 18
years-old
<=
Age-upper limit - Not applicable
Gender - Male and Female
Key inclusion criteria - Patients diagnosed with cancer who are receiving or have received cancer treatment
Individuals able to respond to the questionnaire
Individuals who provide written or electronic informed consent
Family members or primary caregivers supporting patients with cancer
Key exclusion criteria - Individuals who are unable to complete the questionnaire as judged by the investigator
Individuals who do not provide informed consent
Target Size - 1000
Recruitment Status:
Recruitment status - Open public recruiting
Date of protocol fixation - 2025 Year 09 Month 22 Day
Date of IRB - 2025 Year 12 Month 15 Day
Anticipated trial start date - 2025 Year 12 Month 16 Day
Last follow-up date - 2026 Year 06 Month 30 Day
To know more, visit https://center6.umin.ac.jp/cgi-open-bin/ctr_e/ctr_view.cgi?recptno=R000069743
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