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

NCT07352579 · Status: RECRUITING · Type: OBSERVATIONAL · Enrollment: 500

Last updated 2026-02-12

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Summary

This observational study aims to identify the factors that influence whether cancer patients accept or decline supportive care services after screening positive for health-related social needs (HRSNs) at the Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center.

The study focuses on adult oncology patients who previously reported at least one HRSN-such as transportation, food, housing, or utility needs-but declined assistance when it was offered.

The main questions it aims to answer are:

* What factors shape cancer patients' intentions to use supportive care services for HRSNs?
* Why do patients who screen positive for HRSNs choose not to accept help offered by the healthcare system?

Participants will:

* Complete a one-time electronic survey delivered via MyChart or email.
* Optionally participate in a semi-structured Zoom interview (for a subset of 20-30 survey respondents) to explore decision-making in greater depth.

Conditions

Interventions

OTHER

Survey

Participants complete a one-time electronic survey to assess factors influencing the decision to decline assistance for identified Health-Related Social Needs (HRSNs). The survey includes questions related to transportation access, food insecurity, housing instability, and utility needs. Survey completion takes approximately 10 minutes.

OTHER

Interview

Interviews will be semi-structured and will be offered to 20 participants who have completed the survey and meet eligibility criteria. Interviews will be conducted via a Zoom. Zoom will create a transcription of the interview which will be saved in a secure encrypted space, no video will be saved.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Thomas Jefferson University

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Munjireen Sifat, PhD, MPH · Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Thomas Jefferson University

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2025-12-11
Primary Completion
2027-01-31
Completion
2027-01-31

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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Read the full study record

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