Dyadic Text-Messaging Micro-Intervention
Advanced Cancer, Gastrointestinal Cancer
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Advanced Cancer focused on measuring Cancer, Couples
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: In a committed relationship Both members of the couple must read and speak fluent English One partner must be diagnosed with advanced (Stage III or IV) gastrointestinal cancer and undergoing systemic therapy (e.g., chemotherapy) One or both partners must score ≥1.0 on the holding back screen Exclusion Criteria: Patient or partner who is unable to provide informed consent as assessed by the oncologist or research staff Patient or partner is physically impaired in such a way that precludes the use of a mobile device Patient or partner who do not have a mobile device Patient or partner who is too sick to participate, as judged by the oncologist or research staff.
Sites / Locations
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Experimental
No Intervention
Dyadic Text-Messaging Micro-Intervention
Waitlist Control
The proposed micro-intervention will consist of 4 modules: welcome and overview module, sharing thoughts and feelings module, problem-solving skills module, and meaningful experiences and resources module. Each of the modules contain information and skills relevant to improving dyadic communication and relationship functioning in couples coping with advanced cancer.
Couples in the waitlist control group will not initially receive any intervention materials; after completing post-assessment, couples in this arm will be offered the dyadic micro-intervention.