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Administrative data

NCT number NCT06172907
Other study ID # 23-472
Secondary ID
Status Recruiting
Phase N/A
First received
Last updated
Start date April 19, 2024
Est. completion date June 2026

Study information

Verified date May 2024
Source Massachusetts General Hospital
Contact Jamie M Jacobs, Ph.D.
Phone 617-643-1777
Email jjacobs@mgh.harvard.edu
Is FDA regulated No
Health authority
Study type Interventional

Clinical Trial 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.


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.


Recruitment information / eligibility

Status Recruiting
Enrollment 20
Est. completion date June 2026
Est. primary completion date December 2025
Accepts healthy volunteers No
Gender All
Age group 25 Years to 39 Years
Eligibility 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 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 Exclusion Criteria: • Uncontrolled psychosis, active suicidal ideation, or cognitive impairment

Study Design


Intervention

Behavioral:
Young Adults Coping with Cancer Together Intervention
This intervention is based on cognitive-behavioral therapy and couples' therapy. It aims to improve cancer and caregiving-related self-efficacy and coping, as well as promote relationship maintenance in context of cancer. The intervention will be delivered by a trained mental health practitioner and include didactics, experiential exercises, and home practice.

Locations

Country Name City State
United States 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

Sponsors (1)

Lead Sponsor Collaborator
Massachusetts General Hospital

Country where clinical trial is conducted

United States, 

Outcome

Type Measure Description Time frame Safety issue
Primary Feasibility of Intervention Feasibility will be measured by measured by participant rates of enrollment (=50% of those eligible), participant retention (=70% of those enrolled), and intervention attendance (=70% attending at least 6 of 8 sessions). 10 +/- 2 Weeks
Primary Acceptability of Intervention Acceptability with be measured by satisfaction with the intervention as rated on the Client Satisfaction Questionnaire. The intervention will be deemed acceptable if =75% of participants report average satisfaction that exceeds the CSQ's midpoint. 10 +/- 2 Weeks
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