Study of Economic Circumstances, Service Utilization, and Service Needs Among Older Colon Cancer Patients

Study Results

Results pending

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Total Enrollment

62 participants

Study Classification

OBSERVATIONAL

Study Start Date

2008-10-31

Study Completion Date

2016-08-31

Brief Summary

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The purpose of this study is to learn more about the social and financial impact of colon cancer for older patients. We want to know how cancer has affected the patient financially and socially, and to know if the patient has resource needs that have gone unmet. By doing this study, we hope to learn about resources that can reduce the financial burden from cancer.

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Detailed Description

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Conditions

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Colon Cancer

Study Design

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Observational Model Type

COHORT

Study Time Perspective

PROSPECTIVE

Study Groups

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Newly diagnosed stage II-III colon cancer 65 years or older

Medicare-eligible (≥ or = to 65 years) patients diagnosed with stage II - III colon cancer, are at least 4 months into chemotherapy and up to 7 months post-chemotherapy.

Patient Interview

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

The patient will participate in a semistructured interview conducted by a trained staff member and designed to last approximately 45 minutes. All interviews will take place at least 4 months into or up to 7 months after the end of the treatment, if possible and will be scheduled to occur at the time of the chemotherapy infusion, or at another time at the care facility when it is convenient for the patient. If the patient is not scheduled or chooses not to be at the care facility within a time frame that fits the study parameters, the patient may opt to be interviewed at another location, including the patient's home.

Interventions

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Patient Interview

The patient will participate in a semistructured interview conducted by a trained staff member and designed to last approximately 45 minutes. All interviews will take place at least 4 months into or up to 7 months after the end of the treatment, if possible and will be scheduled to occur at the time of the chemotherapy infusion, or at another time at the care facility when it is convenient for the patient. If the patient is not scheduled or chooses not to be at the care facility within a time frame that fits the study parameters, the patient may opt to be interviewed at another location, including the patient's home.

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

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The interview includes five major topic areas: 1) Demographics and Health; 2) Expenses; 3) Utilization of Supports and Services; 4) Impact on Financial and Social Well-Being; and 5) Unmet Resources/Service Needs.

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* 65 years or older
* Newly diagnosed stage II-III colon cancer
* Receiving chemotherapy and at least 4-6 months into chemotherapy treatment, or have received chemotherapy and no more than 7 months post-treatment
* Sufficient cognitive capacity as determined by investigator or consenting professional
* Able to speak English or Spanish
* Able to provide informed consent