The purpose of this study is to test a memory training program for breast cancer survivors who have problems with memory after receiving chemotherapy. Since breast cancer survivors have been reported to have trouble with their memory, a program to help these problems is important. Studies have shown that a 5-week software training program improved memory in pediatric cancer survivors and other disorders like stroke, but it has not been tested for breast cancer survivors. This study will see if breast cancer survivors can improve their memory and attention problems by using either one of two software versions of the program. One version is called Cogmed Working Memory Training, and the other is a comparison version of the software that has the same exercises but is less difficult. People who decide to participate in the study will be randomly given one of the two versions.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
60
Women will be randomized to one of two 5-week rehabilitation software training programs that train working memory called Cogmed Working Memory Training Program. The training software will be provided to each participant. For each group, training occurs for 30 minutes a day, 5 days a week for 5 weeks. As part of the set-up, training data is uploaded to the internet at a minimum of every 3 days. This function allows the "coach" (in this case, the PI and RSA) to review the training. A weekly "coach" phone call is made to review the training results, answer questions, troubleshoot, and motivate the participant. Participants can load the software onto multiple computers to provide flexibility for them to do training at home, after work, when they are away from home.
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
New York, New York, United States
Determine the efficacy of working memory training
in breast cancer survivors based on improved performance on neuropsychological tests of working memory.
Time frame: 2 years
Test whether or not working memory training in breast cancer survivors is associated with greater gains in the software's "Improvement Index".
Time frame: 2 years
Investigate whether breast cancer survivors perceive functional improvement following working memory training.
Time frame: 2 years
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