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Neoplasms, Glandular and Epithelial

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Central Nervous System Neoplasms

Nervous System Neoplasms

Brain Diseases

Central Nervous System Diseases

Neuroepithelioma

The two groups will follow identical study timelines. Participants will receive a 1 hour training session on CogMed® (PI or trained graduate student). Participants will complete 5 weeks of CogMed® training within their own home. It consists of 25 training sessions. Each session lasts 30-45 minutes.The study team will check in with participants once a week via phone or email. Brief neuropsychological evaluations will be conducted at 4 time points. Each assessment will take approximately 30-60 minutes. Each participant will receive a $25 gift card to the VCU medical center gift shop at two time points.

It consists of 25 training sessions which can all be completed online and at home. Each session lasts 30-45 minutes. They must have a computer at home compatible with the CogMed® program.

Brief neuropsychological evaluations will be conducted at 4 time points (these assessments are standard of care):

1. Baseline before the participant is introduced to the CogMed® training program
2. Within 2 weeks of completion of the CogMed® program
3. At 3 months of completion of the CogMed® program to establish maintenance of gains
4. At 6 months of completion of the CogMed® program to establish longer-term maintenance of gains

CogMed®

Ashlee Loughan, PhD

To investigate a computer-based Cognitive Remediation Therapy (CRT) for brain tumor patients at the Massey Cancer Center on measures of cognitive functioning (e.g., working memory, attention, processing speed, language, visuospatial functioning, immediate and delayed memory, or executive functioning) over time.

Participants will be recruited by their neuropsychologist in the VCU Massey Cancer Center following standard neuropsychological evaluation (their neuro-oncologist may refer them to this study). If meeting inclusion criteria (described in later sections on participants), participants will be recruited and enrolled in the study. Two groups will be formed: High grade gliomas (WHO grade III or IV; n=15) and Low grade gliomas (WHO grade II; n=15). Participants will be followed over 11 months. The two groups will follow identical study timelines.

Cognitive Remediation Therapy for Brain Tumor Patients: Improving Working Memory

Determine feasibility and acceptability of the CogMed training program by assessing treatment enrollment

Determine feasibility and acceptability of the CogMed training program by assessing attrition rates.

Brief neuropsychological evaluations will be conducted at 4 time points (these assessments are standard of care). Baseline before the participant is introduced to the CogMed® training program, within 2 weeks of completion of the CogMed® program, at 3 months of completion of the CogMed® program to establish maintenance of gains, and at 6 months of completion of the CogMed® program to establish longer-term maintenance of gains. During these time points, the scores are measured on Behavior Rating Inventory of Executive Function-Adult (BRIEF-A).

Brief neuropsychological evaluations will be conducted at 4 time points (these assessments are standard of care). Baseline before the participant is introduced to the CogMed® training program, within 2 weeks of completion of the CogMed® program, at 3 months of completion of the CogMed® program to establish maintenance of gains, and at 6 months of completion of the CogMed® program to establish longer-term maintenance of gains. During these time points, the scores are measured on Conners' Continuous Performance Test - Third Edition (CPT-3).

Brief neuropsychological evaluations will be conducted at 4 time points (these assessments are standard of care). Baseline before the participant is introduced to the CogMed® training program, within 2 weeks of completion of the CogMed® program, at 3 months of completion of the CogMed® program to establish maintenance of gains, and at 6 months of completion of the CogMed® program to establish longer-term maintenance of gains. During these time points, the scores are measured on Delis-Kaplan Executive Function System (D-KEFS).

Brief neuropsychological evaluations will be conducted at 4 time points (these assessments are standard of care). Baseline before the participant is introduced to the CogMed® training program, within 2 weeks of completion of the CogMed® program, at 3 months of completion of the CogMed® program to establish maintenance of gains, and at 6 months of completion of the CogMed® program to establish longer-term maintenance of gains. During these time points, the scores are measured on Repeatable Battery for the Assessment of Neuropsychological Status (RBANS-Update A, B, C, or D).

Brief neuropsychological evaluations will be conducted at baseline before the participant is introduced to the CogMed® training program. During this time point, the scores are measured and compared on Test of Premorbid Functioning (TOPF) with other psychological measures.

Brief neuropsychological evaluations will be conducted at 4 time points (these assessments are standard of care). Baseline before the participant is introduced to the CogMed® training program, within 2 weeks of completion of the CogMed® program, at 3 months of completion of the CogMed® program to establish maintenance of gains, and at 6 months of completion of the CogMed® program to establish longer-term maintenance of gains. During these time points, the scores are measured on Trial Making Test (TMT).

Brief neuropsychological evaluations will be conducted at 4 time points (these assessments are standard of care). Baseline before the participant is introduced to the CogMed® training program, within 2 weeks of completion of the CogMed® program, at 3 months of completion of the CogMed® program to establish maintenance of gains, and at 6 months of completion of the CogMed® program to establish longer-term maintenance of gains. During these time points, the scores are measured on Wechsler Memory Scale - Fourth Edition (WMS-IV).

Brief neuropsychological evaluations will be conducted at 4 time points (these assessments are standard of care). Baseline before the participant is introduced to the CogMed® training program, within 2 weeks of completion of the CogMed® program, at 3 months of completion of the CogMed® program to establish maintenance of gains, and at 6 months of completion of the CogMed® program to establish longer-term maintenance of gains. During these time points, the scores are measured on Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI).

Brief neuropsychological evaluations will be conducted at 4 time points (these assessments are standard of care). Baseline before the participant is introduced to the CogMed® training program, within 2 weeks of completion of the CogMed® program, at 3 months of completion of the CogMed® program to establish maintenance of gains, and at 6 months of completion of the CogMed® program to establish longer-term maintenance of gains. During these time points, the scores are measured on Beck Depression Inventory-II (BDI-II).

Study title	NCT ID	Conditions	Interventions	Eligibility	Organization	Link
Cognitive Remediation Therapy for Brain Tumor Patients: Improving Working Memory	NCT03323450	Glioma Brain Tumor, Pr...	CogMed®	18 Years -	Virginia Commonwealth University
Cognitive Remediation Therapy for Brain Tumor Patients: Improving Working Memory	NCT03323450	Glioma Brain Tumor, Pr...	CogMed®	18 Years -	Virginia Commonwealth University

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