Cognitive Enhancement Program in Improving Cognitive Function in Breast Cancer Survivors

November 21, 2014 updated by: Stanford University

Cognitive Enhancement Program

This randomized clinical trial studies cognitive enhancement program in improving cognitive function in breast cancer survivors. A cognitive enhancement program may help improve cognitive function in breast cancer survivors and may help doctors plan better treatment for cognitive decline.

Study Overview

Status

Withdrawn

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

PRIMARY OBJECTIVES:

I. To improve cognition of women who have had breast cancer and exhibit cognitive decline through a cognitive enhancement program.

OUTLINE: Participants are randomized to 1 of 2 arms.

ARM I (Cognitive Enhancement Program): Participants are randomized to 1 of 2 arms.

ARM IA (Lumosity): Participants complete Lumosity cognitive exercises. Lumosity cognitive exercises are online video game-based activities that are designed to practice various cognitive skills including processing speed, attention, memory and executive function. Participants complete cognitive exercises at least 20 minutes a day, 5 days a week for 6 weeks. Participants also complete relaxation exercises (guided imagery, progressive muscle relaxation, and/or autogenics) at least 10 minutes a day for 6 weeks and compensatory strategies (the use of external devices such as a notebook, day planner, or smartphone for cuing, reminding, and organizing; the use of memory strategies such as repetition, paraphrasing, and active listening; and the use of executive strategies such as self-talk for planning and attention orientation) as much as possible.

ARM IB (Active Journaling): Participants complete Active Journal cognitive exercises. Active Journaling requires participants to keep a written diary or journal where she discusses what her thoughts and feelings about various events with a focus on describing the meaning of the activities and experiences, particularly new things that were learned. Active Journaling is a method of practicing various cognitive skills including communication, organization, memory and executive function. Participants complete cognitive exercises at least 20 minutes a day, 5 days a week for 6 weeks. Participants also complete relaxation exercises and compensatory strategies as in Arm IA.

ARM II (Lumosity only): Participants complete Lumosity cognitive exercises as in Arm IA.

Study Type

Interventional

Phase

  • Not Applicable

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • United States
    • California
      • Stanford, California, United States, 94305
        • Stanford University Hospitals and Clinics

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

21 years and older (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

Female

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Previous diagnosis of breast cancer
  • Received chemotherapy treatment for breast cancer diagnosis
  • Chemotherapy-free for at least one year

Exclusion Criteria:

  • History of learning disability, head trauma, neurologic disorder or significant psychiatric condition
  • Significant medical condition (e.g. diabetes) unrelated to cancer diagnosis
  • Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) contraindications (e.g. metallic biomedical implants)
  • Pregnancy

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Supportive Care
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
  • Masking: None (Open Label)

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Experimental: Arm IA (Lumosity, relaxation, compensatory strategies)
Participants complete Lumosity cognitive exercises. Lumosity cognitive exercises are online video game-based activities that are designed to practice various cognitive skills including processing speed, attention, memory and executive function. Participants complete cognitive exercises at least 20 minutes a day, 5 days a week for 6 weeks. Participants also complete relaxation exercises (guided imagery, progressive muscle relaxation, and/or autogenics) at least 10 minutes a day for 6 weeks and compensatory strategies (the use of external devices such as a notebook, day planner, or smartphone for cuing, reminding, and organizing; the use of memory strategies such as repetition, paraphrasing, and active listening; and the use of executive strategies such as self-talk for planning and attention orientation) as much as possible.
Other: questionnaire administration
Ancillary studies
Other: computer-assisted cognitive training
Complete Lumosity cognitive exercises
Procedure: mind-body intervention procedure
Complete relaxation exercises
Other Names:
  • mind-body interventions
Other: memory intervention
Complete compensatory strategies
Experimental: Arm IB (Active Journaling, relaxation, compensatory strategy)
Participants complete Active Journal cognitive exercises. Active Journaling requires participants to keep a written diary or journal where she discusses what her thoughts and feelings about various events with a focus on describing the meaning of the activities and experiences, particularly new things that were learned. Active Journaling is a method of practicing various cognitive skills including communication, organization, memory and executive function. Participants complete cognitive exercises at least 20 minutes a day, 5 days a week for 6 weeks. Participants also complete relaxation exercises and compensatory strategies as in Arm IA.
Other: questionnaire administration
Ancillary studies
Procedure: mind-body intervention procedure
Complete relaxation exercises
Other Names:
  • mind-body interventions
Other: memory intervention
Complete compensatory strategies
Other: cognitive intervention
Complete Active Journaling cognitive exercises
Experimental: Arm II (Lumosity only)
Participants complete Lumosity exercises as in Arm IA.
Other: questionnaire administration
Ancillary studies
Other: computer-assisted cognitive training
Complete Lumosity cognitive exercises

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
Standardized Executive Function Test Composite Score
Time Frame: Baseline to 3 months
Baseline to 3 months

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Stanford University

Collaborators

National Cancer Institute (NCI)

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Shelli Kesler, Stanford University Hospitals and Clinics

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start

January 1, 2014

Primary Completion (Anticipated)

January 1, 2016

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

December 16, 2013

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

June 16, 2014

First Posted (Estimate)

June 18, 2014

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

November 24, 2014

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

November 21, 2014

Last Verified

November 1, 2014

More Information

Terms related to this study

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • BRS0037 (Other Identifier: Stanford University Hospitals and Clinics)
  • P30CA124435 (U.S. NIH Grant/Contract)
  • NCI-2013-02353 (Registry Identifier: CTRP (Clinical Trial Reporting Program))

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