Brain fog after cancer: can a group program sharpen the mind?
NCT ID NCT07755839
First seen Aug 10, 2026 · Last updated Aug 11, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This pilot trial tests a structured cognitive rehabilitation program called CanCOG® for cancer survivors who experience thinking difficulties—often called 'chemo brain'—after treatment for cancers outside the brain. Sixty adult survivors will be randomly assigned to either the six-week group program or their usual care. The study focuses on whether the program is feasible and acceptable, while also exploring its potential to improve perceived and objective cognitive function, mood, and quality of life.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- CanCOG® - a structured cognitive rehabilitation program delivered in small groups over six weekly sessions, combining psychoeducation, cognitive training, and compensatory strategies.
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this program could offer a practical, non-drug way to help cancer survivors cope with memory, attention, and thinking difficulties, potentially improving daily life and emotional well-being.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small pilot study focused on feasibility, not proof of benefit. The program may not produce lasting cognitive improvements, and results may not apply to all cancer survivors.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Aveiro
Aveiro, 3810-193, Portugal
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