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N/A N=36 Randomized Health Services Research

Virtual Health Insurance Navigation Pilot Program for Colorectal Survivors

Health Insurance · Colorectal Cancer Survivors

Enrolled (actual)
36
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Mar 2025
Primary outcome: Primary: Acceptability of the Health Insurance Navigation Program — 8.8 units on a scale

Study Design & Population

Study type
Interventional
Phase
N/A
Interventions
Health Insurance Navigation Tools Program (Behavioral)
Age
Adult, Older Adult · 18+ yrs
Sex
All
Sponsor
Massachusetts General Hospital
Primary completion
Jul 2023

Outcome Measures

OutcomeResultp-value
PRIMARY
Acceptability of the Health Insurance Navigation Program
8.8
PRIMARY
Change From Baseline Health Insurance Literacy to 5-month Follow-up
5.6; 1.1
PRIMARY
Program Feasibility
15

Summary

This trial aims to assess the feasibility and acceptability of colorectal survivors approached and engaged in HINT and aims to assess the preliminary efficacy of HINT to improve 1) health insurance literacy and 2) financial burden related to medical cost concerns colorectal survivors. The study investigators propose that, compared to the control arm (who will receive a health insurance information guide, but will not receive the navigation intervention), participants in the HINT intervention arm will have improved health insurance literacy and decreased financial distress related to medical costs.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

  • patients who are18-65 years of age
  • patients who are 1) approximately 6 months to 5 years posttreatment for stages I-III colon or rectal cancer or 2) approximately more than 3 months post-diagnosis for stage IV colon or rectal cancer at the time of screening
  • patients who had a medical visit at MGH in the past two years
  • patients who have medical insurance
  • patients who speak English
  • patients who have access to an iPad, computer, smartphone or laptop with WIFI access

Exclusion Criteria

  • patients who are younger than 18 years of age or older than 65 years of age
  • patients who are unable to give consent due to psychiatric or cognitive impairment
  • patients who lack of access to a smartphone, computer, or tablet with internet access
  • patients who do not currently have health insurance
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Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT05002608). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication.

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