Understanding Why Cancer Patients Decline Social Needs Support

This observational study wants to understand why some adult cancer patients who have health-related social needs (HRSNs) like issues with transportation, food, housing, or utilities, choose not to accept help from their healthcare team. You would complete a one-time electronic survey. A smaller group of participants will also be invited for a semi-structured interview via Zoom. The study aims to find out what factors influence your decision to use supportive care services for these needs. This study is for cancer patients aged 18 and older who can read and understand English. The study is currently unclear on its recruitment status and plans to enroll 500 participants.

Study design
This is an observational study that plans to include 500 participants for a survey and 20 for interviews. It is not a randomized or blinded study.
What's involved
You would complete a one-time electronic survey that takes about 10 minutes. If selected, you might also participate in a semi-structured interview via Zoom.
Compensation
Not stated in the trial record.
Follow-up
The primary outcome, factors influencing intent to use supportive care, is measured at approximately 4 months.

AI-generated from the public study record. Only the study team can confirm whether you're eligible — confirm details with them before making decisions.

NCT07352579

From Screening to Support: A Multi-Method Analysis of HRSN Integration in Cancer Care

Recruiting
Not specifiedAges 18+Observational
Thomas Jefferson University
~500 participants
Updated 2026-02-12 on ClinicalTrials.gov
What's tested:SurveyInterview

At a glance

Recruiting sites
1 of 1 listed site is recruiting right now
RecruitingSuspended, closed, or not yet open
What they're measuring
Factors influencing cancer patients' intent to use oncology supportive care for HRSNs
Measured over approximately 4 months
Cancer
1 sites across 1 states
Pennsylvania1
  • Munjireen Sifat, PhD, MPH · PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR · Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Thomas Jefferson University

Opens a ready-to-send draft in your own email app — review before sending.

Do you actually qualify for this trial?

Add a private profile and we'll compare every criterion below against your situation — and tell you which ones are met, uncertain, or excluding.

Check eligibility for this trial ~2 min · HIPAA-protected · delete anytime
Eligibility criteria

Inclusion

Provide informed consent via check box for survey
Provide verbal consent via Zoom for interview
Must be able to read and understand English
Willing to comply with all study procedures and be available for the duration of the study
Patients with existing HRSN data in their EHR that answere4d yes to risk in at least one domain and no to wanting help/follow up

Exclusion

An individual who meets any of the following criteria will be excluded from participation in this study:
If they do not consent
Non-patients with existing HRSN data in their EHR
Individuals unable to complete the survey due to language barriers or other cognitive limitations
  • Factors influencing cancer patients' intent to use oncology supportive care for HRSNsapproximately 4 months

    Measured via Surveys (self-reported) using a structured questionnaires with binary (Yes/No) responses and Likert Style questions (Quality of Life and FACT-ES).