Breaking Through the Brain Fog: An Online Research Study

The University of Texas at Dallas193 enrolled

Overview

This study will investigate the benefits of distinct brain health trainings in breast cancer survivors (age 30-80) with cognitive concerns post-chemotherapy. This study can be completed from the comfort of participant's own home.

Participants will complete online assessments at 3 timepoints over 6 months (Month 0, 3, 6). During the first 3 months of the study, participants will be randomized into one of three online training programs to support cognitive function; training will end after the first 3 months. The third online assessment (Month 6) will measure maintained gains since ending training. Participants will not be aware of the interventions assigned to other participants. Participants may be reimbursed for their time.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

SUPPORTIVE_CARE

Masking

NONE

Enrollment

193

Conditions

Breast Cancer Female

Interventions

Brain Training ABEHAVIORAL

Interventions may include education, exercises, and/or strategies to support brain health

Brain Training BBEHAVIORAL

Interventions may include education, exercises, and/or strategies to support brain health

Brain Training CBEHAVIORAL

Interventions may include education, exercises, and/or strategies to support brain health

Eligibility

Sex: FEMALEMin age: 30 YearsMax age: 80 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: Female breast cancer survivors who... * are between ages of 30-80 * were diagnosed with Stage I-III * received chemotherapy * completed chemotherapy at least 6 months ago but not more than 5 years * endorse changes in thinking since end of chemotherapy treatment * have working internet and a device * consider themselves fluent in English Exclusion criteria: * Males * A re-occurrence of breast cancer or a diagnosis of another * An uncorrected hearing or vision issue that would hinder ability to read and/or listen to training material * Participation in a cognitive training program in the last 12 months. * A reported substance abuse problem * Diagnosis of a neurodegenerative disease or psychotic disorder * History of stroke, concussion, or brain injury since completing chemotherapy * Inability to function independently due to Autism Spectrum Disorder diagnosis

Locations (1)

The Center for BrainHealth at the University of Texas at Dallas

Dallas, Texas, United States

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

BrainHealth Index Score

The investigators will assess change on a holistic measure of cognitive, social, well-being, and daily life health on the BrainHealth Index across multiple timepoints. (Min value = 16, Max value = 1032) (Higher score = Better outcome)