Brain radiation effects on memory and attention in kids
Part of Brain & nervous system, Cancer clinical trials.
This study looks at how radiation from brain tumor treatment affects memory, attention, and thinking skills in children. It uses brain scans and tests to understand these effects.
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Who can take part
- You received radiation therapy for a specific type of brain tumor (ependymoma, medulloblastoma, malignant germ cell tumor, craniopharyngioma, or pinealoblastoma).
- You were between 4 and 12 years old when you had the radiation.
- Your radiation therapy finished within the last 2 years (plus or minus 3 months).
- You can see, hear (with hearing aids if needed), and speak or write well enough for tests.
- You and your parents speak French and are covered by French health insurance.
- You don't have severe problems with coordination, a cancer recurrence, or conditions that prevent an MRI, and you're not taking stimulant or antidepressant medications.
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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