Recognizing the Financial Burden of Cancer Patients in Clinical Trials

Oncologist. 2015 Jun;20(6):572-5. doi: 10.1634/theoncologist.2015-0068. Epub 2015 May 18.

Abstract

Clinical trials often represent an increasingly important option for patients with cancer, thus oncologists participating in clinical research need to consider and address the financial burden associated with trial participation. Future research efforts should focus on developing formal screening tools to identify and monitor for financial burden among clinical trial participants.

Keywords: Clinical trial; Cost of illness; Financial support; Health care costs; Quality of life.

Publication types

  • Editorial

MeSH terms

  • Clinical Trials as Topic / economics*
  • Humans
  • Neoplasms / economics*