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DISCO Provider: A Multi-level Intervention to Reduce Financial Toxicity in Patients With Cancer Through Improved Treatment Cost Discussions
Led by Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute · Updated on 2025-06-27
20
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
N/A
Total Duration
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What this Trial Is About
Researchers are studying a communication intervention designed to reduce financial toxicity for patients with cancer. This intervention aims to support cancer care providers in discussing treatment costs more effectively alongside the existing DISCO app for patients. The study involves oncology care providers from Wayne State University and Karmanos Cancer Institute who treat patients at specific clinics. The study will include 20 oncology providers such as medical oncologists, nurses, social workers, and advanced practice providers. Participants will complete a baseline survey and attend two individual meetings. The first meeting focuses on developing the DISCO Provider intervention by gathering feedback on content, organization, and implementation. The second meeting pilots the intervention to assess acceptability, usability, and usefulness for training providers in cost discussions. Participants will provide feedback through audio-recorded interviews, which will be transcribed and analyzed. Researchers will measure the intervention's acceptability, usability, and usefulness immediately after the pilot test. The study monitors how providers respond to training for discussing treatment costs and gathers suggestions for improvement. Total participation includes surveys and two meetings with investigators.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
A Provider Intervention to Reduce Financial Toxicity in Patients With Cancer Through Improved Treatment Cost Discussions
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Oncology care providers at Karmanos Cancer Institute (KCI)/Wayne State University (WSU) including medical oncologists, nurses, social workers, and advanced practice providers who treat cancer patients at KCI Detroit or Farmington Hills clinics
You will not qualify if you...
History of severe allergic reactions to study medication Currently pregnant or breastfeeding Recent participation in another clinical trial within the last 30 days Presence of uncontrolled medical conditions that could affect safety
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Your Study Journey
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person)
Duration - Approximately 3 to 6 weeks
Participants complete baseline surveys and attend one-on-one meetings to provide feedback on the DISCO Provider intervention and its implementation.
2 one-on-one meetings
Duration - Approximately 2 to 4 weeks
Participants meet one-on-one to pilot test the DISCO Provider, providing feedback on its acceptability, usability, and usefulness.
1 to 2 one-on-one meetings
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Karmanos Cancer Institute
Detroit, Michigan, United States, 48201
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Research Team
L
Lauren M Hamel, PhD
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
NA
Model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary Purpose
OTHER
Number of Arms
1
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