CompletedPhase 2

Trial Evaluating an Enhanced Physical Activity Intervention to Improve Cognitive Late Effects in Children Treated With Cranial Radiation for Brain Tumors

United States36 participantsStarted 2014-08-21

Plain-language summary

Background: \- More children with cancer are surviving into adulthood. Some side effects from treatment go away quickly. But some problems may not go away or may only show up months or years later. These problems are called late effects. Late effects can cause difficulties in cognitive functions, such as attention and memory. Physical activity has been found to improve the attention and memory skills of children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Researchers want to see if physical activity can help with these cognitive problems in children with brain tumors. Objectives: \- To see if physical activity can improve cognitive functions in children who had radiation therapy for a brain tumor. Eligibility: \- Children ages 8 17 who had radiation for a brain tumor at least 2 years ago. They must have access to a computer. Design: * Participants will be screened with height, weight, and medical history. They will answer questions about daily physical activities. Their heart will be checked. * Participants will go to the clinic for 2 days. They will have a fitness exam and tests about attention, memory, and concentration. They will have blood taken and answer questions. Parents will also answer questions. * Participants will be put into 2 groups. For the first 12 weeks, the intervention group will follow a physical activity program. The control group will do their usual physical activities. * For the second 12 weeks, the control group will follow the physical activity program. The intervention group will continue the activities on their own. All groups will track their physical activity with an activity monitor and computer. * Participants will have a follow-up visit at the clinic after each session. They will repeat some of the tests listed above. * The study lasts 24 weeks plus the two follow-up visits. Participants can keep their activity monitor.

Who can participate

Age range8 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion criteria

✓. Children ages 8 - 18 years of age, diagnosed with brain tumor in childhood.
✓. Must be at least 1 year post completion of radiation therapy to the brain or brain and spine.
✓. Must be off anti-neoplastic therapy for at least 2 weeks and all therapy-related toxicities should return to baseline or less than or equal to Grade 1 if previously nonexistent.
✓. Have parent-reported or documented difficulties in attention, processing speed, memory, or learning as assessed by the screening questions (a score of at least 3 on any one of the 4 questions or the participant having greater than or equal to 1/2 SD decline in test scores, scores \< 85, or special education services or accommodations).
✓. Must have a parent or legal guardian willing to complete the parent proxy behavioral questionnaires and help their child participate in the study procedures at home.
✓. Ability to read and understand the English language.
✓. Have regular access to a computer a tablet, or a smartphone (the device must have either a USB port or Bluetooth with internet capability).
✓. Must be willing to register online and install the software to use an age-appropriate activity monitor and website/app which will include sharing some personal identifiable information, to allow the participant to track their physical activity.

What they're measuring

Efficacy

Timeframe: 12 weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT02153957

SponsorNational Cancer Institute (NCI)

Sponsor typeNIH

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2023-02-14

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Plain-language summary

Who can participate

Age range8 Years

SexALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion criteria

✓. Children ages 8 - 18 years of age, diagnosed with brain tumor in childhood.
✓. Must be at least 1 year post completion of radiation therapy to the brain or brain and spine.
✓. Must be off anti-neoplastic therapy for at least 2 weeks and all therapy-related toxicities should return to baseline or less than or equal to Grade 1 if previously nonexistent.
✓. Have parent-reported or documented difficulties in attention, processing speed, memory, or learning as assessed by the screening questions (a score of at least 3 on any one of the 4 questions or the participant having greater than or equal to 1/2 SD decline in test scores, scores \< 85, or special education services or accommodations).
✓. Must have a parent or legal guardian willing to complete the parent proxy behavioral questionnaires and help their child participate in the study procedures at home.
✓. Ability to read and understand the English language.
✓. Have regular access to a computer a tablet, or a smartphone (the device must have either a USB port or Bluetooth with internet capability).
✓. Must be willing to register online and install the software to use an age-appropriate activity monitor and website/app which will include sharing some personal identifiable information, to allow the participant to track their physical activity.

Trial Evaluating an Enhanced Physical Activity Intervention to Improve Cognitive Late Effects in Children Treated With Cranial Radiation for Brain Tumors

Plain-language summary

Who can participate

Inclusion criteria

What they're measuring

Trial details

Trial Evaluating an Enhanced Physical Activity Intervention to Improve Cognitive Late Effects in Children Treated With Cranial Radiation for Brain Tumors

Plain-language summary

Who can participate

Inclusion criteria

What they're measuring

Trial details

Exclusion criteria