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

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.

Conditions

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

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Study overview

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.

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

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

Condition
Cancer
Intervention / Treatment

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Contacts and Locations

Boston

Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center, Boston, Massachusetts, United States, 02114

Concord

Emerson Hospital/MGH Cancer Center, Concord, Massachusetts, United States, 01742

Danvers

Mass General at North Shore Cancer Center, Danvers, Massachusetts, United States, 01923

Newton

Mass General at Newton Wellesley Hospital, Newton, Massachusetts, United States, 02462

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.

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Eligibility Criteria

  • * 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

Ages Eligible for Study

25 Years to 39 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Collaborators and Investigators

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

2026-06