Psychotherapy for Young Adults with Cancer and Their Partners
A Dyadic Intervention for Young Adult Patients With Cancer and Their Partner Caregivers
- Age
- 25 – 39
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Supportive Care
- Participants needed
- 20 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital · Other
This trial is looking for young adults with cancer and their partners to join a program that helps improve coping skills and support their relationship. Participants will either be receiving cancer treatment or have recently completed it.
You may be able to join if
- I am aged 25-39 and currently receiving active cancer treatment
- I am aged 25-39 and have completed cancer treatment within the past two years
- I am a partner of someone aged 25-39 who is currently receiving cancer treatment
- I am a partner of someone who has completed cancer treatment within the past two years
- I have a distress score of 4 or higher on a specific screening test
- My partner has a distress score of 4 or higher on a specific screening test
- I can speak English
You may not be able to join if
- I have uncontrolled psychosis
- I have active suicidal thoughts
- I have cognitive impairment
Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.
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Check Your EligibilityThe 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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