Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Out-of-Pocket Costs, Lost Wages, and Unemployment in Patients With Breast Cancer Undergoing Breast Surgery

Part of paid clinical trials in Conroe, Texas.

Sponsor
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Study ID
NCT04169542
Status
Recruiting
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Conditions

  • Breast Ductal Carcinoma In Situ
  • COVID-19 Infection
  • Hereditary Breast Carcinoma
  • Invasive Breast Carcinoma

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
FEMALE
Age
18 Years - N/A
Healthy Volunteers
Not accepted

Interventions

  • Questionnaire Administration — OTHER
    Complete questionnaires

Study Details

This study investigates the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on out-of-pocket costs, lost wages, and unemployment in patients with breast cancer undergoing breast surgery. Post-mastectomy reconstructive patients are at high risk for financial toxicity (adverse effects of escalating health care cost on well-being). The goal of this study is to collect information about financial costs patients may have as a result of surgical treatment for cancer with or without breast reconstruction and to learn if COVID-19 affects patient costs of breast reconstruction. This may help researchers demonstrate the financial consequences of undergoing breast surgery.

Key Dates

Start date
May 21, 2019
Status verified
Apr 2026
Primary completion
Mar 31, 2028
Completion
Mar 31, 2028

Study Design

Enrollment
600 participants (estimated)

Arms

  • Arm: Observational (questionnaire)
    Patients complete up to 4 electronic questionnaires over 15 minutes before surgery and at 6, 12, and 24 months after surgery.

Primary Outcome Measure

Prevalence of financial toxicity [ Time Frame: Up to 1 year after completion of study ]

Central Contacts

Locations (4)

FacilityCityStateZIPSite coordinators
MD Anderson in The WoodlandsConroeTexas77384
Elizabeth FitzSullivan
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Elizabeth FitzSullivan (PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR)
M D Anderson Cancer CenterHoustonTexas77030
Carrie Chu, MD
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Carrie Chu, MD (PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR)
MD Anderson League CityLeague CityTexas77573
Richard A. Ehlers
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Richard A. Ehlers (PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR)
MD Anderson in Sugar LandSugar LandTexas77478
Makesha V. Miggins
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Makesha V. Miggins (PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR)

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