Couple-Based Intervention for Patients With Head and Neck Cancer and Their Partners

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Conditions studied: Head and Neck Cancer

In brief

The purpose of this study is to determine whether a brief couple-based supportive intervention effectively assists patients and their partners coping with the challenges of head and neck cancer.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT01785576

Run by

Endeavor Health

People needed

20

Starts

2013-03-01

Expected to finish

2015-10-01

Last updated by the study team

2019-07-23

Who can join

Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Recently diagnosed with Head and Neck Cancer receiving chemotherapy and/or radiation therapy
• No history of cancer within past 3 years (other than basal cell)
• Living with partner in a committed relationship at least 6 months
• Patient and partner speak and read English

You may not qualify if…

• Serious cognitive or emotional issues that preclude full participation in study

Where it is running

• NorthShore University HealthSystem — Evanston, Illinois, United States

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