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NCT06172907
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A Dyadic Intervention for Young Adult Patients With Cancer and Their Partner Caregivers

Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital

View on ClinicalTrials.gov

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 adults (aged 25-39) with cancer and their caregiving partners.

Key Details

Gender

All

Age Range

25 Years - 39 Years

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Enrollment

20

Start Date

2024-04-19

Completion Date

2026-12

Last Updated

2026-01-12

Healthy Volunteers

No

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Young Adults Coping with Cancer Together Intervention

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.

Locations (4)

Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Emerson Hospital/MGH Cancer Center

Concord, Massachusetts, United States

Mass General at North Shore Cancer Center

Danvers, Massachusetts, United States

Mass General at Newton Wellesley Hospital

Newton, Massachusetts, United States