Status:
RECRUITING
A Dyadic Intervention for Young Adult Patients With Cancer and Their Partner Caregivers
Lead Sponsor:
Massachusetts General Hospital
Conditions:
Cancer
Survivorship
Eligibility:
All Genders
25-39 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
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 adult...
Detailed Description
Young adults (YA) with cancer have unique challenges in coping, and their primary partners may experience burden and low self-efficacy related to caregiving. In this single-arm pilot trial, the invest...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- 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
Exclusion
- • Uncontrolled psychosis, active suicidal ideation, or cognitive impairment
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
April 19 2024
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
June 1 2026
Estimated Enrollment :
20 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT06172907
Start Date
April 19 2024
End Date
June 1 2026
Last Update
August 11 2025
Active Locations (4)
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1
Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center
Boston, Massachusetts, United States, 02114
2
Emerson Hospital/MGH Cancer Center
Concord, Massachusetts, United States, 01742
3
Mass General at North Shore Cancer Center
Danvers, Massachusetts, United States, 01923
4
Mass General at Newton Wellesley Hospital
Newton, Massachusetts, United States, 02462