Brain Tumor
Conditions
Brief summary
This study is to evaluate which cognitive-linguistic symptoms are most commonly experienced following brain tumor treatment. Cognitive surveys will be administered after treatment of primary brain tumor cancer.
Interventions
Complete the Cognitive Communication Survey, standardized cognitive and language assessments, and the Follow-up Cognitive Communication Survey after treatment
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* be between18 to 89 years old; * have undergone at least one cycle of a cancer treatment regimen (e.g., chemotherapy, radiotherapy, surgery) * have completed at least one cycle of a cancer treatment regimen within five years of enrollment in the study; * be native speakers of American English; * have obtained a minimum of a high school education; * self-report at least one cognitive-linguistic or social-emotional deficit as assessed by the FACT-BR; and * must demonstrate capacity to sign informed consent based on Informed Consent for Research: A Guide to Assessing a Participant's Understanding tool.
Exclusion criteria
* are younger than 18 years old or older than 89 years old; * have not undergone at least one cycle of a cancer treatment regimen following diagnosis (e.g., chemotherapy, radiotherapy, surgery) * have not undergone at least one cycle of a cancer treatment regimen in the five year period prior to enrollment; * are not native speakers of American English; * have not obtained a minimum of a high school education; * do not self-report at least one cognitive-linguistic or social-emotional deficit as assessed by the FACT-BR; or * do not demonstrate the capacity to sign informed consent
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Cognitive Communication Survey | 1 day at time of consent | Survey is completed at time of consent |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Cognitive-linguistic Standardized Testing | within 3 months of cognitive communication survey | Standardized testing will be completed |
| Follow-up Survey | within 6 months after completion of standardized testing | Survey will be completed |
Countries
United States