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

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age25-39
SponsorMassachusetts General Hospital

About this trial

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.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

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

Disqualifiers

None

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Young Adults Coping with Cancer Together Intervention

Treatment groups

20 Participants
are divided into 1 treatment group

Sponsors and collaborators