A Dyadic Intervention for Young Adult Patients With Cancer and Their Partner Caregivers

Part of paid clinical trials in Boston, Massachusetts.

Sponsor
Massachusetts General Hospital
Study ID
NCT06172907
Status
Recruiting
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Conditions

  • Cancer
  • Caregiver Burden
  • Coping Skills
  • Couples
  • Psychological Distress
  • Survivorship

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
ALL
Age
25 Years - 39 Years
Healthy Volunteers
Not accepted

Interventions

  • Young Adults Coping with Cancer Together Intervention — BEHAVIORAL
    This intervention is based on cognitive-behavioral therapy and couples' therapy. It aims to improve cancer and caregiving-related self-efficacy and coping, as well as promote relationship maintenance in context of cancer. The intervention will be delivered by a trained mental health practitioner and include didactics, experiential exercises, and home practice.

Study Details

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 Dates

Start date
Apr 19, 2024
Status verified
Dec 2025
Primary completion
Jun 30, 2026
Completion
Dec 31, 2026

Study Design

Enrollment
20 participants (estimated)
Allocation
NA
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE

Arms

  • Other: Young Adults Coping with Cancer Together Intervention
    Young adults with cancer and their partner-caregivers will attend dyadic virtual psychotherapy sessions lasting 45-60 minutes on a weekly basis for eight weeks.

Primary Outcome Measure

Feasibility of Intervention [ Time Frame: 14 +/- 2 Weeks ]

Central Contacts

Locations (4)

FacilityCityStateZIPSite coordinators
Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer CenterBostonMassachusetts02114
Jamie M Jacobs, PhD
Jamie M Jacobs, PhD (PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR)
Emerson Hospital/MGH Cancer CenterConcordMassachusetts01742
Jamie M Jacobs, PhD
Jamie M Jacobs, PhD (PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR)
Mass General at North Shore Cancer CenterDanversMassachusetts01923
Jamie M Jacobs, PhD
Jamie M Jacobs, PhD (PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR)
Mass General at Newton Wellesley HospitalNewtonMassachusetts02462
Jamie M Jacobs, PhD
Jamie M Jacobs, PhD (PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR)

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