Brain tumor patients get help for 'Chemo Brain' with new telehealth program

NCT ID NCT05984667

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Virginia Commonwealth University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This pilot study tested a telehealth program called C-SMART for people with primary brain tumors who have mild memory or thinking problems. The program combines cognitive rehabilitation with mindfulness training over 8 weekly sessions. Researchers enrolled 32 patients and caregivers to see if the program was feasible and acceptable, and to gather early feedback.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: C-SMART (cognitive rehabilitation and mindfulness training)
What this could lead to: If this program works, it could offer a practical way to help brain tumor patients manage thinking and memory problems at home.
What could go wrong: This is a very small, early pilot study (32 people) focused on whether the program is feasible and acceptable, not on whether it actually improves symptoms. Results may not apply to all patients.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

brain cancer brain neoplasm cognitive disorder glioma mixed glioma primary brain neoplasm

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

BRAIN TUMOR GLIOMA, MIXED MILD NEUROCOGNITIVE DISORDER

Contacts and locations

Locations

Virginia Commonwealth University

Richmond, Virginia, 23298, United States

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