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

Study Overview
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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.

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

Conditions
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Colon Cancer

Intervention / Treatment
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* Behavioral: Patient Interview


Participation Criteria
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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 Exclusion Criteria: N/A

Ages Eligible for Study
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Minimum Age: 65 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study
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All

Accepts Healthy Volunteers
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No

Study Plan
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How is the study designed?
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Arms and Interventions

| Participant Group/Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
| --- | --- |
| Newly diagnosed stage II-III colon cancer 65 years or older<br>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. | Behavioral: Patient Interview<br>* 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.<br>* Other names: and 5) Unmet Resources/Service Needs.;|

What is the study measuring?
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Primary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Self-reported expenses associated with colon cancer treatment and living with this illness. |  | conclusion of study | 

Secondary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| The perceived impact of cancer on patients' overall financial and social well-being. |  | conclusion of study | 
| The awareness of cancer support organizations and their utilization of informal and formal supports during treatment. |  | conclusion of study | 
| The patients' unmet resource and service needs during treatment. |  | conclusion of study | 
| Identify the medical, social and economic risk factors that are most closely associated with perceived adverse impact on financial and social well-being and unmet resource and service needs. |  | conclusion of the study | 

 Terms related to the study
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Keywords Provided by Centre Hospitalier Valida
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Newly Diagnosed, Colon, Stage II, Stage III