Communication support study for brain tumor patients with language difficulties
Part of Brain & nervous system, Cancer clinical trials.
This study tests a communication support program for people with brain tumors who have trouble speaking or understanding language (aphasia). The program involves interviews and is meant to help patients and their care partners manage communication challenges.
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Who can take part
- You have a brain tumor and your doctors expect your language skills to get worse over time.
- You have mild to moderate trouble speaking or understanding language (aphasia).
- Your overall health is fairly good (able to care for yourself and walk around).
- You are expected to live more than 6 months.
- You are 18 years or older.
- You agree to be interviewed and recorded for the study.
- You have a care partner (a family member or friend) who is closely involved and willing to join the study.
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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