A Dyadic Intervention for Young Adult Patients With Cancer and Their Partner Caregivers
Recruiting now · Not applicable
Conditions studied: Cancer, Survivorship, Caregiver Burden, Psychological Distress, Coping Skills, Couples
In brief
The purpose of this pilot study is to examine the feasibility and acceptability of a brief psychotherapy intervention to improve psychosocial coping and maintain couple relationships among young adults (aged 25-39) with cancer and their caregiving partners.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT06172907
- Run by
- Massachusetts General Hospital
- People needed
- 20
- Starts
- 2024-04-19
- Expected to finish
- 2026-12-01
- Last updated by the study team
- 2026-01-12
Who can join
Age: 25 and older, up to 39. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.
You may qualify if…
- Either: (1) Currently receiving active cancer treatment (n=5) or are within two years of completing active treatment (n=5) at Massachusetts General Cancer Center (MGHCC), located in Boston, Massachusetts, United States, OR (2) are the partner of an individual between the ages of 25-39 who is currently receiving treatment at MGHCC (n=5) or who has completed cancer treatment at MGHCC within the past two years (n=5)
- Either: (1) Indicates a score ≥4 on the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) adapted distress thermometer study screening questions, OR (2) are the partner of a participant indicating a score ≥4 on the NCCN adapted distress thermometer study screening questions
- English-speaking
You may not qualify if…
- Uncontrolled psychosis, active suicidal ideation, or cognitive impairment
Where it is running
- Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center — Boston, Massachusetts, United States (enrolling)
- Emerson Hospital/MGH Cancer Center — Concord, Massachusetts, United States (enrolling)
- Mass General at North Shore Cancer Center — Danvers, Massachusetts, United States (enrolling)
- Mass General at Newton Wellesley Hospital — Newton, Massachusetts, United States (enrolling)
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