Effects of Cognitive Training and Exergaming in Pediatric Cancer Survivors-A Randomized Clinical Trial.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Although most pediatric cancer patients survive, those who undergo anticancer treatments like chemotherapy and/or radiotherapy are at a high risk for late effects, such as cognitive deficits. To counteract these deficits, feasible and effective interventions are needed. The aim of this study was to compare the effects of working memory training, exergaming, and a wait-list control condition on cognitive functions in pediatric cancer survivors.

Methods

In a parallel-group randomized trial, 69 pediatric cancer survivors aged 7-16 yr (mean = 11.35, SD = 3.53) were randomly assigned to 8-wk working memory training, exergaming, or a wait-list control group. Each training course consisted of three 45-min training sessions per week. The primary outcome comprised the core ex

SUBMITTER: Benzing V 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7556245 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature