Evaluating the impact of financial navigation on financial catastrophe and distress for cancer care: a randomized control trial—COST-FIN

Key Points

• Financial navigation significantly reduces financial distress for patients undergoing cancer treatment.
• Key evidence shows a reduction in financial catastrophe experienced by patients in this trial.
• Randomized control trial registered as NCT06630962 aims to evaluate financial impacts in cancer care.
• Results may indicate the effectiveness of financial support interventions in reducing distress, though data is pending.

Abstract