Prospective Observational Cohort Study of Transplant and Cell Therapy Candidates and Recipients to Assess Social Determinants of Health

M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

Status: Enrolling

Conditions: Transplant and Cell Therapy

Treatments: Behavioral: Social Determinants of Health Questionnaire

Study type: Observational

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT06431347

2024-0038

NCI-2024-04536 (Other Identifier)

Details and patient eligibility

About

To learn more about social and financial factors that may influence outcomes of TCT treatment at MD Anderson.

Full description

Primary Objective:

To determine the relationship between participant social determinants of health (SDOH) and outcomes following transplantation and cellular therapy at MDACC.

Enrollment: 2,000 estimated patients

Sex: All

Ages: 18+ years old

Volunteers: No Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion and exclusion criteria

Inclusion Criteria

1. ≥ 18 years of age.
2. Received financial clearance for TCT.

Qualitative study - patients

1. Patient ≥ 18 years of age who is currently cared for at MD Anderson as a TCT candidate/ recipient,
2. The patient reports social and/or financial challenges impacting care delivery.
3. The patient is willing to participate in a semi-structured interview.

Qualitative study - caregivers

1. Caregiver(s) of a patient ≥ 18 years of age who is currently cared for at MD Anderson as a TCT candidate/ recipient.
2. The patient reports social and/or financial challenges impacting care delivery.
3. The patient has referred the caregiver(s) to participate and provided us with permission to contact their caregiver(s).
4. The caregiver(s) is (are) willing to participate in a semi-structured interview.

Exclusion Criteria Patients - Quantitative study 1) Did not receive financial clearance for TCT

Patients - Qualitative study

1) Not impacted by social or financial challenges.

Caregivers (qualitative study)

1. Did not care for a patient impacted by social or financial challenges
2. Were not referred to participate in the study by patient they cared for.

Trial design

2,000 participants in 1 patient group

Transplant and Cell Therapy Candidates and Recipients

Description:

Participants that agree to take part in this study, the study staff will first verify your demographic information (such as age, sex, race, and so on). Participants will then be asked about social barriers to care, including but not limited to: * primary language and confidence speaking English * education level * employment history * health literacy * legal history * caregiver status and literacy

Treatment:

Behavioral: Social Determinants of Health Questionnaire