The purpose of this study is to assess the ability of the home-based intervention, HOBSCOTCH-CA, to improve the quality of life and cognitive function in Service Members, Veterans and civilians who are survivors of brain cancer or a brain tumor (CA participants). This study will also assess the ability of the HOBSCOTCH-CA program to improve quality of life in caregivers of patients with brain cancer/tumor and to reduce caregiver burden. Enrolling with a Caregiver is optional for CA participants. Investigators will compare two groups of CA participants and their Caregiver (enrolling with a Caregiver is optional): one who receives HOBSCOCTCH-CA immediately (Group 1) and another group that will receive HOBSCOTCH-CA (Group 2) after a 3-month waiting period. Participants will be in the study for about 6 months total. HOBSCOTCH-CA involves 45 to 60 minute one on one virtual sessions with a certified Cognitive Coach including a "pre" program session and 8 weekly sessions thereafter. Participants will learn about problem solving therapy and mindfulness or relaxation training. CA participants are asked to do short homework assignments and keep a brief daily diary on a smart phone app. All participants complete study questionnaires or surveys at enrollment, 3 months later and at 6 months (at the end of the study).
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Change in quality of life as measured by comparing Neuro-QOL scores at baseline and at 3 months post-intervention in CA Participants.
Timeframe: Baseline and 3 months post-intervention
Change in quality of life as measured by comparing FACT-Br scores at baseline and at 3 months post-intervention in CA Participants.
Timeframe: Baseline and 3 months post-intervention
Change in subjective cognitive function as measured by comparing scores on the Cognitive Function Sub-Scale (Item Bank 2.0) of the Neuro-QOL at baseline and at 3 months post-intervention in CA Participants.
Timeframe: Baseline and 3 months post-intervention
Change in CA Participant Caregiver burden as measured by comparing Zarit Burden Interview scores at baseline and at 3 months post-intervention in Caregivers of CA Participants.
Timeframe: Baseline and 3 months post-intervention