Can a talking therapy ease the burden on cancer caregivers?

NCT ID NCT03328663

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

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested a psychological program to help caregivers of stem cell transplant patients cope better. 100 caregivers were split into two groups: one received the coping program, the other standard care. The goal was to see if the program was practical and improved caregivers' quality of life and mood.

What this could mean

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Active substance: psychological intervention (coping skills training)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could lead to a simple support program that helps caregivers feel less stressed and have a better quality of life.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed feasibility study, so results may not apply to all caregivers. The intervention may not significantly improve mood or burden.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cancer neoplasm

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CANCER

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Locations

Massachusetts General Hospital

Boston, Massachusetts, 02114, United States

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