A randomized controlled trial of a telehealth group cognitive intervention (LaTCH-BRAINS) to improve cognition after primary brain tumor diagnosis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Cognitive changes are common following primary brain tumor (PBT), impacting employment, independence, relationships, and quality of life (QoL). Despite this, tailored cognitive interventions are unavailable within Australia. The La Trobe and Caulfield Hospital (LaTCH) group cognitive rehabilitation program has demonstrated efficacy for older adults without PBT. Efficacy for people with PBT was examined using a telehealth adaption of LaTCH.

Methods

A Type 1 hybrid-implementation design randomized controlled trial (RCT) with waitlist control (WLC) was used. Adults > 3-months post-PBT diagnosis, and > 1-month post-radiation were randomized to (1) Intervention [6-week group sessions; 2 hours/week], delivered over Zoom (n = 3-7/group) or (2) WLC (intervention of

SUBMITTER: Pike KE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12448700 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature