Can brain training ease 'Chemo Brain' in gynecologic cancer survivors?
NCT ID NCT06662435
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested a home-based cognitive training program called BrainHQ in 60 women with gynecologic cancers who had memory or thinking problems after chemotherapy. Participants used the app for about 2.5 hours per week for 10 weeks. The goal was to see if the program was practical and acceptable, not yet to prove it works.
What this could mean
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Active substance
BrainHQ cognitive training app
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a practical way to improve thinking and memory problems after cancer treatment.
What could go wrong
This is a small pilot study focused on feasibility, not effectiveness. The program may not help everyone, and results may not apply to all patients.
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Northwestern University
Chicago, Illinois, 60611, United States