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

Recruiting N/A Interventional Study
Cancer Survivorship Caregiver Burden Psychological Distress Coping Skills Couples
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
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At a Glance
Age
25 – 39
Sex
Any
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Supportive Care
Participants needed
20 (estimated)
Sponsor
Massachusetts General Hospital · Other
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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.

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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion 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 …
Contacts

Jamie M Jacobs, Ph.D.

617-643-1777

jjacobs@mgh.harvard.edu

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Zeba N Ahmad, Ph.D.

617-724-1586

zahmad2@mgh.harvard.edu

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