Financial Education Program for Underserved Communities in Western New York

Age: 18+

Sex: Any

Trial Phase: Academic

Sponsor: Roswell Park Cancer Institute

Disqualifiers: Adults unable to consent

No Placebo Group All trial participants will receive the active study treatment (no placebo)

Compensation: Varies

Number of Visits: Unknown

99 Participants Needed

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?

This clinical trial evaluates a financial health educational program to educate and increase knowledge for financial health and well-being, and to ensure access to financial knowledge and resources among underserved community members in Western New York. Financial well-being consists of a person's ability to meet financial obligations, feelings of financial security, ability to make choices related to financial matters. Information gathered from this study may help researchers learn how a financial health educational program may increase financial literacy for financial health and well-being among underserved community members in Western New York.

Research Team

Elizabeth Bouchard, MD

Principal Investigator

Roswell Park Cancer Institute

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for adults over 18 in Western New York who are part of underserved communities. It's designed to help those interested in improving their financial health and literacy. People unable to consent cannot participate.

Inclusion Criteria

I am over 18 years old.

Exclusion Criteria

I am unable to give consent for medical procedures.

Treatment Details

Interventions

• Financial Health Educational Program

Trial Overview The study tests a financial health educational program aimed at increasing knowledge and access to resources for better financial well-being among the participants, which may include questionnaires and behavioral interventions.

Participant Groups

Group I: Health Services Research (educational program) Experimental Treatment 3 Interventions

Participants attend financial health educational program over 60 minutes. Patients also receive educational materials on study.

Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

Roswell Park Cancer Institute

Lead Sponsor

Trials

427

Recruited

40,500+