Assessment and Rehabilitation of Cognitive Impairments in Pediatric Survivors of Cancer
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About
This research involves assessment of cognitive outcome in childhood cancer as well as evaluation of a cognitive rehabilitation program for improving learning and problem solving difficulties in children with cancer.
Full description
The purpose of this study is to help determine specific cognitive-behavioral and neurobiologic impairments associated with chemotherapy treatments in children with cancer and to assess the efficacy of a cognitive intervention program for improving cognitive impairments in these children.
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INCLUSION
Everyone:
- At least 9 years of age and less than 17 years
Patients
- Diagnosis of brain tumor or acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL)
- Completed all anti-cancer treatment(s) including chemotherapy, radiation and/or surgery
Control group
- Typical for age
EXCLUSION
Everyone:
- Non-English speaking (translated cognitive testing and MRI assessments unavailable)
- MRI contraindication, including but not limited to orthodontia, metal implants, and/or pacemaker
- Major sensory deficit disorders, including but not limited to blindness or deafness
Patients
- Shunt placement
- Received bone marrow transplant
- History of neurologic, psychiatric, developmental or major medical condition (eg, diabetes) NOT related to cancer
- Participation in any concurrent cognitive rehabilitation study
Control group
- History of neurologic, psychiatric, developmental or major medical condition (eg, diabetes)
Trial design
72 participants in 2 patient groups
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