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A Dyadic Intervention for Young Adult Patients With Cancer and Their Partner Caregivers
Led by Massachusetts General Hospital · Updated on 2026-01-12
20
Participants Needed
4
Research Sites
136 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
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.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
A Dyadic Intervention for Young Adult Patients With Cancer and Their Partner Caregivers
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Currently receiving active cancer treatment or within two years of completing treatment at Massachusetts General Cancer Center
- Partner of an individual aged 25-39 who is currently receiving treatment or has completed treatment within two years at Massachusetts General Cancer Center
- Has a score of 4 or higher on the distress screening questions or is the partner of someone with such a score
- English-speaking
You will not qualify if you...
- Uncontrolled psychosis
- Active suicidal thoughts
- Cognitive impairment
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 4 locations
1
Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center
Boston, Massachusetts, United States, 02114
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2
Emerson Hospital/MGH Cancer Center
Concord, Massachusetts, United States, 01742
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3
Mass General at North Shore Cancer Center
Danvers, Massachusetts, United States, 01923
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4
Mass General at Newton Wellesley Hospital
Newton, Massachusetts, United States, 02462
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Research Team
J
Jamie M Jacobs, Ph.D.
CONTACT
Z
Zeba N Ahmad, Ph.D.
CONTACT
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
NA
Model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Number of Arms
1
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