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Brief Title: A Dyadic Intervention for Young Adult Patients With Cancer and Their Partner Caregivers
Official Title: A Dyadic Intervention for Young Adult Patients With Cancer and Their Partner Caregivers
Study ID: NCT06172907
Brief 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.
Detailed Description: Young adults (YA) with cancer have unique challenges in coping, and their primary partners may experience burden and low self-efficacy related to caregiving. In this single-arm pilot trial, the investigators shall deliver an eight-session intervention to YAs with cancer and their self-identified partners who provide caregiving. The intervention is founded on principles from cognitive-behavioral therapy and couples-focused interventions, tailored for YA. The aim of the study is to assess the feasibility and acceptability of the intervention, which will inform refinements prior to a larger-scale clinical trial. This study will include 10 YAs and their partner-caregivers (N=20). Participants will complete surveys at baseline and after the intervention, and will be invited to complete optional semi-structured exit interviews.
Minimum Age: 25 Years
Eligible Ages: ADULT
Sex: ALL
Healthy Volunteers: No
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
Name: Jamie M Jacobs, Ph.D.
Affiliation: Massachusetts General Hospital
Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
Name: Giselle K Perez, Ph.D.
Affiliation: Massachusetts General Hospital
Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR