RECRUITING

NeuroPathways Intervention for Brain Tumor Patients

Study Overview

This clinical trial focuses on testing the efficacy of different digital interventions to promote re-engagement in cancer-related long-term follow-up care for adolescent and young adult (AYA) survivors of childhood cancer.

Description

This goal of this study is to test an information and support intervention for patients with malignant (or "high-grade") brain tumors. This study was developed to help patients cope after a brain tumor diagnosis. The main question this study aims to answer is whether this intervention (which includes access to an information guide and one-on-one coaching sessions) is feasible (i.e., possible to carry out) and acceptable (i.e., considered helpful) to patients. Participants will be asked to take part in the coaching sessions, use the guide as desired, and complete a small group of short surveys at three different points in time; some participants will be asked to share feedback via exit interviews.

Official Title

NeuroPathways: An Information and Support Intervention for Patients With Malignant Brain Tumors

Quick Facts

Study Start:2023-10-16
Study Completion:2026-04-10
Study Type:Not specified
Phase:Not Applicable
Enrollment:Not specified
Status:RECRUITING

Study ID

NCT05976490

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Ages Eligible for Study:18 Years
Sexes Eligible for Study:ALL
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:No
Standard Ages:ADULT, OLDER_ADULT
Inclusion CriteriaExclusion Criteria
  1. * Age ≥18
  2. * Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center patient
  3. * Within 6 weeks of diagnosis with a primary malignant brain tumor
  4. * Able to speak and read in English
  1. * Inability to provide informed consent as assessed by the study team (e.g., due to neurological impairment such as severe cognitive impairment/dementia or moderate-to-severe receptive aphasia)
  2. * Deemed inappropriate to approach by patient's oncologist or study PI

Contacts and Locations

Study Contact

Deborah A Forst, MD
CONTACT
617-724-4000
dforst@partners.org

Principal Investigator

Deborah A Forst, MD
PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
Massachusetts General Hospital

Study Locations (Sites)

Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center
Boston, Massachusetts, 02114
United States

Collaborators and Investigators

Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital

  • Deborah A Forst, MD, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, Massachusetts General Hospital

Study Record Dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Registration Dates

Study Start Date2023-10-16
Study Completion Date2026-04-10

Study Record Updates

Study Start Date2023-10-16
Study Completion Date2026-04-10

Terms related to this study

Keywords Provided by Researchers

  • glioma
  • supportive care
  • psychoeducation
  • information

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

  • Malignant Brain Tumor
  • Glioma
  • Coping Skills