Measuring the Feasibility and Effect of a Virtual Reality Cognitive Training Intervention for Brain Cancer Survivors.
University of Cincinnati
Summary
The study is focused on assessing the feasibility and effect of a virtual reality training intervention for improving the survivorship journey of brain cancer survivors, post-treatment. The gaming intervention is intended to reduce cognitive impairment, while increasing well-being, mental health, and quality of life.
Description
This study is focused on assessing the feasibility, acceptability and effect of a virtual reality training intervention for improving the survivorship journey of brain cancer survivors, post-treatment. The gaming intervention is intended to reduce cognitive impairment, while increasing well-being, mental health, and quality of life. In sum, the potential impact of this research is to realize the capability of virtual reality cognitive rehabilitation training (VR-CRT) by mitigating brain cancer survivors (BCS) cognitive decline, while improving overall quality of life (QOL).
Eligibility
- Age range
- 18+ years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- No
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Low grade glioma survivors. 2. Have mild cognitive impairment (MCI) per MoCA (defined as any score between 18 and 25). 3. Completed all cancer treatment for their low-grade glioma (including chemotherapy, immunotherapy, radiation therapy and surgical procedures) and are now \>30 days to 24 months from the date of last treatment. 4. Age 18 years or older. 5. English speaking. 6. Able to provide consent without use of a Legally Authorized Representative 7. Available to play the VR game or complete word search puzzles once per day for six days per week for four consecutive…
Interventions
- OtherVirtual Reality System
Participants randomized to using VR-CRT will have the game already installed/uploaded in the VR headset and ready for use, with their pre-determined participant number for user login and password assigned.
- OtherWord Search Puzzles
Participants randomized to the control group will have their WSP packet with pre-selected word puzzles that provide a cognitive stimulus but without an increase in complexity. The instructions provided will state how participants should complete the WSP day-by-day. The dated completed WSPs, along with weekly check-ins by the study CRC will constitute the record for the participant's progress over four weeks. CRCs will notify the PI via email if during the call the participant indicates they have missed any of the WSPs during a given week.
Location
- University of Cincinnati Medical CenterCincinnati, Ohio