RECRUITING

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

Talk to us

Conditions

CancerSurvivorshipCaregiver BurdenPsychological DistressCoping SkillsCouplesYoung Adult CancerCancer Caregiving

Quick Navigation

Study Overview

This clinical trial focuses on testing the efficacy of different digital interventions to promote re-engagement in cancer-related long-term follow-up care for adolescent and young adult (AYA) survivors of childhood cancer.

Description

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.

Official Title

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

Quick Facts

Study Start:2024-04-19
Study Completion:2026-06
Study Type:Not specified
Phase:Not Applicable
Enrollment:Not specified
Status:RECRUITING

Study ID

NCT06172907

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Ages Eligible for Study:25 Years to 39 Years
Sexes Eligible for Study:ALL
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:No
Standard Ages:ADULT
Inclusion CriteriaExclusion Criteria
  1. * 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)
  2. * 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
  3. * English-speaking
  1. Pregnancy or breastfeeding
  2. Severe psychiatric disorders
  3. Active substance abuse
  4. Unstable medical conditions
  5. Inability to comply with study requirements

Contacts and Locations

Study Contact

Jamie M Jacobs, Ph.D.
CONTACT
617-643-1777
jjacobs@mgh.harvard.edu
Zeba N Ahmad, Ph.D.
CONTACT
617-724-1586
zahmad2@mgh.harvard.edu

Principal Investigator

Jamie M Jacobs, Ph.D.
PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
Massachusetts General Hospital
Giselle K Perez, Ph.D.
PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
Massachusetts General Hospital

Study Locations (Sites)

Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center
Boston, Massachusetts, 02114
United States
Emerson Hospital/MGH Cancer Center
Concord, Massachusetts, 01742
United States
Mass General at North Shore Cancer Center
Danvers, Massachusetts, 01923
United States
Mass General at Newton Wellesley Hospital
Newton, Massachusetts, 02462
United States

Collaborators and Investigators

Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital

  • Jamie M Jacobs, Ph.D., PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, Massachusetts General Hospital
  • Giselle K Perez, Ph.D., PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, Massachusetts General Hospital

Study Record Dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Registration Dates

Study Start Date2024-04-19
Study Completion Date2026-06

Study Record Updates

Study Start Date2024-04-19
Study Completion Date2026-06

Terms related to this study

Keywords Provided by Researchers

  • Young Adult Cancer
  • Cancer Caregiving

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

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