Brain cancer patients may keep quality of life with early mental support
NCT ID NCT05503251
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether early visits with a brain health specialist can help people with cancer that has spread to the brain maintain their quality of life after radiation therapy. About 110 adults with solid tumors and brain metastases will receive neuropsychological care alongside standard treatment. The goal is to see if this support helps protect thinking skills and overall well-being.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Phase 2
Tests whether the treatment actually works, and watches for side effects, in a larger group.
- Participants
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110 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Aug 2022
- Expected to finish
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Jun 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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Children (under 18), adults (18 to 64) and older adults (65 and over)
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Stage IV histologic diagnosis of solid tumor * Patient will be treated with radiation therapy for brain metastases * Primarily English-speaking patient * Graded Prognostic Assessment (GPA) \>= 2 (estimated survival \> 6 months) Exclusion Criteria: * Patient received prior whole brain radiation therapy to the brain * Patient has multiple sclerosis, Alzheimer's, dementia, or mental disability
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center
Columbus, Ohio, 43210, United States
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