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Starting date | Study withdrawn as PI left institution |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 |
Notes |