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| MARTELL FOUNDATION | UNKNOWN |
The purpose of this study is to test a memory training program for breast cancer survivors who have problems with memory after receiving chemotherapy. Since breast cancer survivors have been reported to have trouble with their memory, a program to help these problems is important. Studies have shown that a 5-week software training program improved memory in pediatric cancer survivors and other disorders like stroke, but it has not been tested for breast cancer survivors. This study will see if breast cancer survivors can improve their memory and attention problems by using either one of two software versions of the program. One version is called Cogmed Working Memory Training, and the other is a comparison version of the software that has the same exercises but is less difficult. People who decide to participate in the study will be randomly given one of the two versions.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
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| Breast cancer survivors | Experimental | Participants from both groups will be asked to complete two follow up neurocognitive assessments face to face at MSKCC. The first will be completed within 1-4 weeks after completing the memory training and the second will take place 3-4 months after completing the memory training. Collateral sources will be contacted at these same points to complete their brief assessments as well to test for maintenance of the treatment effect. |
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| Collateral source | Experimental | Participants from both groups will be asked to complete two follow up neurocognitive assessments face to face at MSKCC. The first will be completed within 1-4 weeks after completing the memory training and the second will take place 3-4 months after completing the memory training. Collateral sources will be contacted at these same points to complete their brief assessments as well to test for maintenance of the treatment effect. |
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
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| Cogmed Working Memory Training Program | Behavioral | Women will be randomized to one of two 5-week rehabilitation software training programs that train working memory called Cogmed Working Memory Training Program. The training software will be provided to each participant. For each group, training occurs for 30 minutes a day, 5 days a week for 5 weeks. As part of the set-up, training data is uploaded to the internet at a minimum of every 3 days. This function allows the "coach" (in this case, the PI and RSA) to review the training. A weekly "coach" phone call is made to review the training results, answer questions, troubleshoot, and motivate the participant. Participants can load the software onto multiple computers to provide flexibility for them to do training at home, after work, when they are away from home. |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Determine the efficacy of working memory training | in breast cancer survivors based on improved performance on neuropsychological tests of working memory. | 2 years |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Test whether or not working memory training in breast cancer survivors is associated with greater gains in the software's "Improvement Index". | 2 years | |
| Investigate whether breast cancer survivors perceive functional improvement following working memory training. |
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Note: Any participant who reports tics can be included, however participants will be told tics may increase during the training period.
Inclusion Criteria:
Patients
Collateral Participant (if such person is available to the participant, not a requirement of the study) Family member or friend (i.e., collateral) identified by a patient who has at least weekly face to face contact with the patient
Exclusion Criteria:
Patients
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| Name | Affiliation | Role |
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| Elizabeth Ryan, PhD | Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | Principal Investigator |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | New York | New York | 10021 | United States |
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| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | View source |
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| ID | Term |
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| D001943 | Breast Neoplasms |
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| D009371 | Neoplasms by Site |
| D009369 | Neoplasms |
| D001941 | Breast Diseases |
| D012871 | Skin Diseases |
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| 2 years |
| D017437 |
| Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases |