Brain cancer cognitive training study
Part of Brain & nervous system, Cancer, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests a home-based program called HOBSCOTCH-CA to help with memory and thinking problems after brain cancer treatment. The program uses phone and internet sessions to teach self-management skills.
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Who can take part
- Aged 18 or older
- Diagnosed with a primary brain tumor (not glioblastoma) and expected to live at least 2 years
- Finished surgery or radiation therapy at least 3 months ago (chemotherapy or other treatments are okay)
- Have some memory or thinking complaints that bother you
- Able to read and speak English
- Have internet access for the first session and phone access for the rest
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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