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

Who can join

Ages 25 to 39 · All sexes

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

About the study

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.

What is being tested

• Young Adults Coping with Cancer Together Intervention (behavioral)

Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital · Participants: 20 · Started: Apr 19, 2024

Contact the study team

• Jamie M Jacobs, Ph.D. · Phone: 617-643-1777
• Zeba N Ahmad, Ph.D. · Phone: 617-724-1586

Official record on ClinicalTrials.gov — NCT06172907

Locations in the U.S.

Conditions

• Cancer (all types)

From ClinicalTrials.gov, data retrieved Oct 2, 2026. Each study sets its own eligibility; the study team decides who can join.