Status:

COMPLETED

Exploring Compensation to Maintain Cognitive Function in Adults Newly Diagnosed With Brain Cancer

Lead Sponsor:

Duke University

Conditions:

Primary Brain Tumor

Brain Metastases, Adult

Eligibility:

All Genders

30-65 years

Brief Summary

Recent research indicates that variability in cognitive function for brain tumor survivors may be explained by differences in cognitive reserve (CR) and use of compensatory strategies.However, it is u...

Detailed Description

Cognitive impairments experienced by cancer survivors, from time of diagnosis through the health trajectory, are distressing, persistent, and negatively impact everyday function and quality of life. W...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Aged 30-65 years,
  • Newly diagnosed with primary brain tumor or secondary brain metastases
  • Able to read and write English as the neurocognitive testing will be administered using English language forms

Exclusion

  • Those with \>moderate cognitive impairment (Mini-Mental Status Examination \[MMSE\] score\<24) at baseline
  • Aphasia
  • Other neurodegenerative disorders Drink 3 or more alcoholic beverages per day (per Centers for Disease Control definition), report current use of illicit drugs/misuse of prescription medication, or currently undergoing treatment or had previous treatment for substance abuse at any time period (alcoholism or drug abuse).

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

July 22 2021

Trial Type :

OBSERVATIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

December 31 2022

Estimated Enrollment :

33 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT04075370

Start Date

July 22 2021

End Date

December 31 2022

Last Update

January 20 2023

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Duke University Medical Center

Durham, North Carolina, United States, 27710