๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-07-06

CARE Tool Study Aim 3 (NCT07296887)

Implement and Evaluate the CARE Tool in a Randomized Trial

๐ŸŸข Recruiting Observational / Diagnostic ๐Ÿ“‹ Clinical Research Protocol Sponsor: Washington University School of Medicine

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

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.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: Alton Memorial Hospital โ€” Alton, Illinois

Age range: 18 Years

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

  • Financial education information (OTHER)
  • CARE Tool (OTHER)
  • CARE Tool Training (OTHER)

๐Ÿ“‹ "Do I Qualify?" โ€” 1-Minute Self Screener

Instant Checklist

Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria โ†—

๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (3 Sites)

  • Alton Memorial Hospital โ€” Alton, Illinois
  • Delbert Day Cancer Institute at Phelps Health โ€” Rolla, Missouri
  • Washington University School of Medicine โ€” St Louis, Missouri

๐Ÿ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (314) 454-7958

Email: ahousten@wustl.edu

Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.

๐Ÿ’ฐ Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

  • 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
  • Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA ยง 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
  • Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.

๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
๐Ÿ›๏ธ View Official NIH Record โ†—