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A Dyadic Intervention for Young Adult Patients With Cancer and Their Partner Caregivers
Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital
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
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