Telehealth and Memory Study

STUDY BASICS

Are you a breast cancer survivor who completed chemotherapy one to five years ago? Do you have problems with your memory, concentration, and/or attention? You may be able to participate in a research study to test two treatments that may help breast cancer survivors improve cognitive function. This study involves 8 weeks of therapy completed online or by mobile phone, and optional MRI scanning.

STUDY PURPOSE

Many people who received past chemotherapy for breast cancer report ongoing problems with thinking, memory, and the ability to pay attention, but researchers do not fully understand the best way to treat these issues. The purpose of this study is to compare two types of behavioral treatments to find out if one is more effective than the other for improving memory and attention problems in breast cancer survivors. Researchers hope their findings lead to better ways to help cancer survivors with memory and attention problems in the future.

COULD THIS STUDY BE RIGHT FOR YOU?

• Age 18 and up
• Breast cancer survivor
• Completed chemotherapy at least one year ago, but not more than five years ago
• Experience persistent memory, concentration, or attention problems

WHAT PARTICIPANTS CAN EXPECT

This study involves 8 at-home, once-per-week sessions online or by mobile phone. Each session lasts 45 minutes. Participants will be randomly assigned to a brief behavioral skills program or a supportive coping therapy approach. Brief tests of memory and attention will be conducted by phone before and after going through the program with one follow-up phone assessment 6 months later. Participants may choose to undergo optional brain imaging with functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) before treatment and after treatment.