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. 2016 Aug 16;2016(8):CD011325. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD011325.pub2

Kesler.

Study name Cognitive enhancement program in improving cognitive function in breast cancer survivors
Methods RCT
Participants Inclusion criteria
Diagnosed with breast cancer, completion of chemotherapy at least 1 year previously aged over 21 years old.
Exclusion criteria
History of learning disability, head trauma, neurological disorder or significant psychiatric condition or significant medical condition unrelated to cancer (e.g. diabetes), contraindications for MRI or pregnancy.
Country: USA
Interventions Intervention one
Definition: Computer‐based cognitive training (Lumiosity), compensatory strategy training and relaxation
Materials: Computer, Internet access
Duration: 20 minutes a day, 5 days a week for 6 weeks (cognitive training) and, 10 minutes a day for 6 week (relaxation)
Setting: Home
Intervention two
Definition: Active journal writing, compensatory strategy training and relaxation
Materials: Diary or journal
Duration: 20 minutes a day, 5 days a week for 6 weeks (active journal writing) and, 10 minutes a day for 6 week (relaxation)
Setting: Home
Intervention three
Definition: Computer‐based cognitive training (Lumiosity)
Materials: Computer, Internet access
Duration: 20 minutes per day, 5 days a week for 6 weeks
Setting: Home
Outcomes Baseline and possibly 3 months post‐intervention
Primary outcome
Standardised Executive Function Composite Score
Secondary outcome(s)
None reported
Starting date Study withdrawn as PI left institution
Contact information Shelli Kesler: skesler@standford.edu
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