Brain radiation study seeks better ways to measure thinking changes

NCT ID NCT01445483

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 26 times

Summary

This study looked at whether simple tests of memory, attention, and thinking skills can detect changes in people with cancer that has spread to the brain after they receive radiation therapy. 35 adults took these tests and filled out quality-of-life questionnaires before and after treatment. The goal was to see if these test results relate to how long patients live and how well they function day-to-day.

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Locations

  • National Institutes of Health Clinical Center

    Bethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States

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