NCT07296887

CARE Tool Study Aim 3

Implement and Evaluate the CARE Tool in a Randomized Trial

• Status: Not Yet Recruiting
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 430 (estimated)
• Sponsor: Washington University School of Medicine · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 18 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

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.

Conditions

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

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
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.
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.
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.

Timeline

• Start date: 2026-04-30
• Primary completion: 2028-07-31
• Completion: 2028-07-31
• First posted: 2025-12-22
• Last updated: 2026-03-12

Locations

3 sites across 1 country: United States