Adapting Psychosocial Resiliency Intervention for Parents of Adolescents and Young Adults With Cancer
Eligible age
18+ yrs
Accepts
All genders
Locations
1 state
Healthy volunteers
Yes
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About this study
The study team aims to adapt a psychosocial intervention to reduce psychological distress among the caregiving parents of adolescents and young adults (aged 15-39) who have cancer. First, the study team will adapt an evidence-supported, group-based program for improving psychological resiliency (Stress Management and Resiliency Training - Relaxation Response Resiliency Program; SMART-3RP(E. R. Park et al., 2021)), and iteratively incorporate feedback from parents of AYA with cancer using a mixed-methods approach. Next, the study team will pilot the refined intervention to assess for preliminary indicators of feasibility, acceptability, and potential for efficacy in reducing parental distress.
Sponsor: Zeba Ahmad, Ph.D.
You may qualify if…
- ✓ Self-identifying parent/guardian who provides a primary informal caregiving role in their child's cancer
- ✓ Recipient of caregiving is aged between 15 and 39 years and is receiving treatment for cancer
- ✓ Participant must score equal to or greater than 2 (out of a possible 10) on the National Comprehensive Cancer Network Distress Thermometer
- ✓ English-speaking
- ✓ Aged over 18 years
You may not qualify if…
- ✕ Having a co-parent or other household member participating in the same study
- ✕ Active symptoms of psychosis or suicidal ideation that would preclude safe participation
Where it's recruiting
Boston
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · NCT07139769 · last updated 2025-12-05