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Behavioral Intervention

Brain Training for Breast Cancer Survivors

N/A
Recruiting
Led By Sandra B Chapman, PhD
Research Sponsored by The University of Texas at Dallas
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Female breast cancer survivors who are between ages of 30-80
Female breast cancer survivors who received chemotherapy
Must not have
Males
A re-occurrence of breast cancer or a diagnosis of another
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up baseline, 3 month, 6 month
Awards & highlights
No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

This trial will test if online cognitive exercises can help improve brain health and performance in breast cancer survivors who have reported changes in thinking since treatment.

Who is the study for?
This study is for female breast cancer survivors aged 30-80 who have completed chemotherapy between 6 months and 5 years ago, are fluent in English, and feel their thinking has changed since treatment. Participants need internet access and a device to join the online training but can't join if they've had brain injuries post-chemotherapy, substance abuse issues, certain neurological or psychotic disorders, recent cognitive training, or severe hearing/vision problems.
What is being tested?
The trial explores three different online brain health trainings (A, B, C) designed to help improve cognitive function in breast cancer survivors experiencing 'brain fog' after chemotherapy. The effectiveness of each method will be compared to see which one offers the most benefit.
What are the potential side effects?
Since this trial involves non-invasive brain training exercises conducted online rather than medication or medical procedures, there are no direct physical side effects associated with participation.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below
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I am a female breast cancer survivor aged between 30 and 80.
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I am a female breast cancer survivor who received chemotherapy.
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I am a female breast cancer survivor and I consider myself fluent in English.
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I am a female breast cancer survivor, diagnosed at Stage I-III.

Exclusion Criteria

You may be eligible for the trial if you check “No” for criteria below:
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I am male.
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My breast cancer has come back or I have been diagnosed with another type.
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I have had a stroke, concussion, or brain injury after finishing chemotherapy.
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I have been diagnosed with a brain disorder that affects my memory, thinking, or behavior.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~baseline, 3 month, 6 month
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and baseline, 3 month, 6 month for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary study objectives
BrainHealth Index Score
Secondary study objectives
Delayed matching to sample
Double Decision
Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy - Cognitive Function (FACT_Cog)
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Awards & Highlights

No Placebo-Only Group
All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.

Trial Design

3Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: Brain Training AExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
This group will access one type of online brain-health oriented training.
Group II: Brain Training BActive Control1 Intervention
This group will access a distinct type of online brain-health oriented training.
Group III: Brain Training CActive Control1 Intervention
This group will access a distinct type of online brain-health oriented training.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

The University of Texas at DallasLead Sponsor
67 Previous Clinical Trials
107,907 Total Patients Enrolled
Sandra B Chapman, PhDPrincipal InvestigatorCenter for BrainHealth
1 Previous Clinical Trials
100,000 Total Patients Enrolled

Media Library

Strategic Memory Advanced Reasoning Training (SMART) (Behavioral Intervention) Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT05444231 — N/A
Breast Cancer Research Study Groups: Brain Training B, Brain Training C, Brain Training A
Breast Cancer Clinical Trial 2023: Strategic Memory Advanced Reasoning Training (SMART) Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT05444231 — N/A
Strategic Memory Advanced Reasoning Training (SMART) (Behavioral Intervention) 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT05444231 — N/A
~38 spots leftby Jun 2025