Adaptation and Refinement of a Psychosocial Intervention to Reduce Post-Traumatic Stress in Young Adult Survivors of Cancer
Zeba Ahmad, Ph.D.
Summary
The goal of this study is to develop a virtual group intervention to address post-traumatic stress related to cancer in young adult cancer survivors (YACs, aged 18-39). The study team will do this by integrating evidence-guided treatments and expert clinician feedback (N=10) on the content, delivery, and structure of the intervention. Next, the study team will refine this intervention through a pilot trial with a group of YACs (N=80).
Eligibility
- Age range
- 18–39 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- No
Inclusion Criteria: To be eligible for this study, participants will be: * Currently aged between 18 - 39; * Currently receiving or having completed treatment for cancer at the Mass General Cancer Institute within the past 5 years; * Reporting a score denoting at least mild symptoms of PTSD on the Post-traumatic Stress Checklist 5 (PCL-5); * English-speaking; * Have access to a device with audio/video capabilities to complete virtual intervention sessions. Exclusion Criteria: * Unable to provide verbal consent * Reporting active symptoms of psychosis that preclude safe participation.
Interventions
- BehavioralPsychosocial Intervention for Cancer-Related Post-Traumatic Stress in Young Adults
A new group-based virtual intervention to address post-traumatic stress related to cancer in YACs, integrating evidence-guided treatments from Cognitive Processing Therapy and Mind-Body Resiliency interventions.
Location
- Mass General Cancer CenterBoston, Massachusetts