brain tumor low-grade glioma
Conditions
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Neuropsychological study: - Untreated or recurrent lesion in or near eloquent brain areas - At preoperative diagnosis: presumed low grade glioma - 18-65 years old - Fluent in speaking and understanding the Dutch language
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: - History of a medical, neurological or psychiatric condition known to affect cognitive functioning - (History of) substance abuse - Suffering from permanent cognitive or motor problems caused by previous surgery - Risk factors for awake surgery
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1) The change and recovery in performance in the main neuropsychological domains (language, memory, attention, executive functions, visuoconstruction, praxis) as measured with standardized neuropsychological tests. 2) Change in perceived quality of life, as measured with QoL questionnaires. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| For the neuropsychological study: 1) The influence of tumor characteristics (localization, histological type, pathological grade (WHO) and volume). 2) The influence of the extent of the resection. 3) The influence of (type and dose of) antiepileptic medication. 4) The influence of (type and dose of) postsurgical treatment, with either radiotherapy, chemotherapy, or both. | — |
Countries
Netherlands