Light therapy for thinking and memory problems after cancer
Part of Cancer clinical trials.
This trial tests photobiomodulation (PBM), a light-based therapy, to improve cancer-related cognitive impairment—thinking, memory, and concentration—after cancer treatment. If you had certain cancers and still notice cognitive problems, this study may help see whether PBM can reduce those symptoms.
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Who can take part
- Be an adult age 18 or older
- Have had a stage I–III solid tumor (not in the brain/central nervous system), Hodgkin lymphoma, or non-Hodgkin lymphoma
- Finish chemotherapy and/or radiation more than 6 months ago but less than 5 years ago (stable ongoing hormone/other maintenance treatments are often okay)
- Have ongoing self-reported cognitive complaints (you score low on a cancer-related thinking questionnaire)
- Be able to read, write, and understand English or Spanish and sign consent
- Be willing to follow study steps and assessments throughout the trial
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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