Spots Global Cancer Trial Database for ColoRectal Cancer in India: catastrOphiC expenDIture and Referral Pathways infLuencE on Presentation and Treatment

Study Description

Brief Summary: Observational study to assess barriers for colorectal cancer treatment compliance in India, including quantitative assessment of catastrophic expenditure incidence and qualitative assessment of financial and non-financial barriers.

Detailed Description: Objective: To identify a vulnerable group of colorectal cancer patients in India who cannot afford or are unable to comply with a treatment plan for colorectal cancer. Aims: 1. To identify the proportion of CRC patients suffering catastrophic expenditure due to out-of-pocket payments for cancer treatment. 2. To determine the proportion of patients who are unable to comply with the treatment plan for CRC, at 6 weeks, 3 months and 6 months after diagnosis. 3. To identify barriers and solutions to CRC treatment compliance. Design: A mixed-methods study comprising quantitative pilot data from 3 tertiary cancer centres and qualitative work from interviews with patients and healthcare professionals. Participants: Patients diagnosed with primary colorectal cancer. Outcomes: Primary outcome: • Incidence of catastrophic expenditure due to out-of-pocket payments for cancer care at 3 timepoints: 6 weeks, 3 months and 6 months after CRC diagnosis. Secondary outcomes: * Compliance to the initial treatment plan at three timepoints: 6 weeks, 3 months and 6 months after CRC diagnosis. * Patients and healthcare professionals perspectives on patient compliance to CRC treatment. * Identify the 5 main drivers (items charged to the patient) of CRC treatment cost. * Colorectal cancer stage at the time of diagnosis.

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Eligibility

Minimum Age: 18 Years

Eligible Ages: ADULT, OLDER_ADULT

Sex: ALL

Healthy Volunteers: No

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