Light therapy for cancer-related memory and thinking problems
Part of Brain & nervous system, Cancer clinical trials.
This trial tests a light-based treatment called photobiomodulation to see if it can help with memory and thinking problems that some people have after cancer treatment. It is for people who finished chemotherapy or radiation more than 6 months ago but less than 5 years ago, and who notice cognitive issues.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You had stage I, II, or III cancer that was not in the brain or nervous system, or you had Hodgkin or non-Hodgkin lymphoma.
- You finished chemotherapy or radiation at least 6 months ago, but less than 5 years ago.
- You have memory or thinking problems that you notice in daily life.
- You can read and understand English or Spanish.
- You are not currently pregnant or nursing, and you have not had certain treatments like CAR-T or stem cell transplant.
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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