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

NCT ID NCT05984667

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

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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

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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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Study facts

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Participants

32 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Sep 2023

Finished

Jul 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Who is studied

Patients with primary brain tumor and mild neurocognitive disorder (mNCD) and informal caregivers

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.

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Patient Inclusion Criteria: 1. Confirmed primary brain tumor diagnosis by histology or neuro-oncologist review of imaging 2. At least one domain of neurocognitive function \>1.5 SD below the average or the individual's estimated premorbid functioning, using the expanded ICCTF clinical trials battery and Test of Premorbid Functioning for comparison 3. \>1 month post brain surgery and/or radiation therapy, if applicable 4. Estimated premorbid intelligence \>75. 5. Patients must be age 18+ and primarily English speaking Patient Exclusion Criteria: 1. Presence of major neurocognitive impairment that would prevent participation in the intervention, and/or severe aphasia, and/or inability to understand and provide informed consent 2. Inability to attend weekly telehealth appointments; based on EAB results 3. Clinically significant insomnia symptoms 4. \< 1 month post brain surgery and/or radiation therapy 5. Unstable internet connection or an inability to work teleconferencing software. Participants will be supplied an iPad if they do not have an adequate device. 6. To participate in the fMRI portion of this study participants cannot have any metal in their bodies. For the fMRI subset, participants cannot have metal in their body as the MRI scan could cause them harm and if female of childbearing years, they cannot be pregnant as the MRI scan may pose risk to the unborn fetus. Caregiver Inclusion Criteria 1. Must be an adult caregiver of an enrolled patient (see criteria above) 2. Primarily English speaking Caregiver Exclusion Criteria 1\. Paid caregiver (e.g. home health aide)

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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

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Brain tumor Glioma, mixed Mild neurocognitive disorder

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Virginia Commonwealth University

    Richmond, Virginia, 23298, United States

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