Can a short therapy program help young couples face cancer together?

NCT ID NCT06172907

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This pilot study tests a brief psychotherapy program for young adults (ages 25-39) with cancer and their caregiving partners. The therapy uses cognitive-behavioral and couples therapy techniques to improve coping and maintain the relationship. The study will enroll 20 couples to see if the program is feasible and acceptable.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Young Adults Coping with Cancer Together Intervention (behavioral therapy)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could provide a practical, short-term therapy to help young couples manage cancer-related stress and strengthen their relationship.
What could go wrong: This is a very small pilot study (20 participants) focused on feasibility, not effectiveness. It may not show clear benefits or apply to all couples.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cancer Caregiver Burden neoplasm

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

CANCER CAREGIVER BURDEN COPING SKILLS COUPLES PSYCHOLOGICAL DISTRESS SURVIVORSHIP

Contacts and locations

Locations

Emerson Hospital/MGH Cancer Center
RECRUITING

Concord, Massachusetts, 01742, United States
Mass General at Newton Wellesley Hospital
RECRUITING

Newton, Massachusetts, 02462, United States
Mass General at North Shore Cancer Center
RECRUITING

Danvers, Massachusetts, 01923, United States
Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center
RECRUITING

Boston, Massachusetts, 02114, United States

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