Navigating Financial and Health-Related Social Needs in Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Survivors (AYA-NAV)

Part of paid clinical trials in New York, New York.

Sponsor
Columbia University
Study ID
NCT06950983
Status
Recruiting
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Conditions

  • Cancer in Adolescence

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
ALL
Age
15 Years - N/A
Healthy Volunteers
Accepted

Interventions

  • AYA-NAV — BEHAVIORAL
    Support for AYA and vocational navigation sessions from clinical team

Study Details

Aim 1: Refine the HRSN navigation model to integrate a digital platform (Findhelp.org) to meet the needs of AYAs. The investigators will conduct iterative co-design sessions with AYAs and caregivers to understand their views on the existing Findhelp.org website and the likely need for other human-to-human and digital strategies to augment platform engagement (e.g., text reminders) and to address vocational needs. Aim 2: Evaluate the feasibility and acceptability of the refined hybrid intervention that includes digital + person-to-person HRSN navigation. Aim 3: Explore the preliminary impact of the refined hybrid intervention, compared to elevated usual care (a one-time referral to FindHelp.org alone), on reduction in financial distress (AYA and caregiver) and on AYA global health (i.e., mental, social, physical).

Key Dates

Start date
Jul 23, 2025
Status verified
Jul 2025
Primary completion
Jul 31, 2026
Completion
Jul 31, 2026

Study Design

Enrollment
120 participants (estimated)
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE

Arms

  • Experimental: AYA-NAV
    Stratified by age (15-25 years and 26-39 years). Participants will receive the following intervention components: 1. A voucher to provide nominal support for immediate needs 2. A standard resource sheet that has been co-developed with the social work team at CUIMC and lists available community resources for people living with cancer 3. Direct support from the study team to set up their Findhelp.org account and to navigate through the available resources 4. A 3-month check-in session with the study team by telephone, text message, or directly through findhelp.org 5. A referral option to the Patient Advocate Foundation for individualized case management services 6. If the participant reports educational/vocational needs, they will receive person-to-person vocational navigation and support consultation, which will provide referrals and navigation support to educational resources. The 6-month study survey will include implementation outcomes and optional interview.
  • No Intervention: Enhanced Usual Care
    Stratified by age (15-25 years and 26-39 years). Participants will receive information on Findhelp.org and a resource sheet. Follow-up surveys will be administered at 6 months.

Primary Outcome Measure

Recruitment rate (feasibility) [ Time Frame: Up to 6 months ]

Central Contacts

Locations (1)

FacilityCityStateZIPSite coordinators
Columbia University Irving Medical CenterNew YorkNew York10032
Melissa Beauchemin, PhD, MSN,CPNP-PC, CPO

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