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Cognitive Training in the Virtual Reality Setting With Children Undergoing Radiotherapy for Brain Tumors
Sponsor: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Summary
The objective of this study is to estimate the feasibility and acceptability of cognitive training in the virtual reality setting with children undergoing radiotherapy for brain tumors. To achieve this goal, the investigators plan to study children undergoing radiotherapy for brain tumors randomly assigned to cognitive training administered via an iPad or virtual reality. Both groups will also participate in cognitive testing and exams using functional near infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) pre- and post-intervention. The questions to be investigated are: 1. Will cognitive training via virtual reality be feasible and acceptable for children undergoing radiotherapy for brain tumors as indicated by participation rates, adherence and frequency of side effects? 2. Will cognitive training via virtual reality provide neurocognitive benefits? 3. Will there be predictable changes in brain activity as measured by neuroimaging? Findings from this study will be used to develop a larger, definitive trial with direct potential to improve cognitive outcomes for children treated for cancer using a safe and effective alternative to desktop- or laptop-based computerized cognitive interventions with great promise for improving quality of life.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
8 Years - 22 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
45
Start Date
2023-06-22
Completion Date
2027-03
Last Updated
2026-03-30
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Cognitive training via iPad
Participants will complete five sessions of the Cogmed training program on an iPad. Participants will complete sessions over the course of one to two weeks while on campus for radiotherapy. Each session will take place in the Psychology Clinic and consist of 15 to 20 minutes of Cogmed training.
Cognitive training via virtual reality
Participants will complete five sessions of the Cogmed training program within virtual reality. Participants will complete sessions over the course of one to two weeks while on campus for radiotherapy. Each session will take place in the Psychology Clinic and consist of 15 to 20 minutes of Cogmed training.
Locations (1)
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Memphis, Tennessee, United States