Financial toxicity in patients undergoing radiotherapy

  • Research type

    Research Study

  • Full title

    Financial toxicity in patients undergoing radiotherapy

  • IRAS ID

    343166

  • Contact name

    Simon Zuber

  • Contact email

    simon.zuber@nhs.net

  • Sponsor organisation

    MTW

  • Duration of Study in the UK

    2 years, 1 months, 2 days

  • Research summary


    This study aims to evaluate financial toxicity, utilization of medical care, and health-related quality of life. To gain deeper insights into participants' health status, as well as the treatments and associated financial burdens, we plan to conduct a medical record review linked to participants' survey responses. This entails using participants' names and medical record numbers to access their health information, including medical history, diagnoses, and treatments.

  • REC name

    Yorkshire & The Humber - Leeds West Research Ethics Committee

  • REC reference

    24/YH/0270

  • Date of REC Opinion

    9 Dec 2024

  • REC opinion

    Unfavourable Opinion