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Official title LEgal Guidance and AdvocaCY for CAREgivers (LEGACY CARE): A Pilot Clinical Trial for Caregivers of Persons With Colorectal Cancer
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07153016
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- This is a single center single-arm, pilot study of proactive and early connection with free legal care services for patient-caregiver dyads affected by colorectal cancer to assess the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary efficacy of this intervention in improving financial and psychosocial outcomes. Participants (i.e.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- Colorectal Cancer Patient
- Diagnosis of advanced stage (Stage III or Stage IV) colorectal cancer within the past 3 months.
- Initiated or planning to initiate systemic cancer therapy.
- Able to identify a caregiver for study participation.
- Estimated life expectancy of over 6 months in the opinion of the treating oncologist.
You likely can't join if
- Lacks capacity to consent/diminished capacity to consent.
See the full eligibility criteria
- Colorectal Cancer Patient
- Diagnosis of advanced stage (Stage III or Stage IV) colorectal cancer within the past 3 months.
- Initiated or planning to initiate systemic cancer therapy.
- Able to identify a caregiver for study participation.
- Estimated life expectancy of over 6 months in the opinion of the treating oncologist.
- 18 years of age or older at the time of consent.
- Able to understand, speak, read, and write in English.
- Able to provide voluntary written consent prior to the performance of any research related activity. Caregiver
- 18 years of age or older at the time of consent.
- Identified as a caregiver by a colorectal cancer patient.
- Able to understand, speak, read, and write in English.
- Able to provide voluntary written consent prior to the performance of any research related activity.
- Lacks capacity to consent/diminished capacity to consent.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years and older. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.