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Brain Health Support Programs for People With Brain Tumors

Plain-English translation of NCT07224503 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated April 2026 · Translation generated June 2026 · How we translate trials

This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.

What is this trial?

This study is testing whether two different support programs can help people with brain tumors manage thinking and memory problems that sometimes develop after their diagnosis or treatment. One program, called C-SMART, combines personalized brain training exercises with mindfulness meditation through one-on-one video sessions. The other program, called BE Well, provides educational videos about brain health. Both programs last 8 weeks, and researchers want to see which approach works better and is easier for patients and their caregivers to use.

Many people with brain tumors experience difficulties with concentration, memory, and mental clarity after their diagnosis or treatment. This study exists to find out whether these two types of support programs—personalized coaching versus educational videos—can help improve these thinking problems and make daily life easier.

Do you qualify?

You likely qualify if…

you are 18 years or older and primarily English speaking
you have been diagnosed with a primary brain tumor confirmed by a doctor or imaging
you have noticed problems in at least one area of thinking or memory (such as concentration, memory, or processing speed)
you are more than one month past your brain surgery and/or radiation therapy, if you had either
you can attend weekly video appointments from home with reliable internet

You likely don't qualify if…

you have severe thinking or memory problems that would prevent you from participating in the study
you have significant difficulty speaking or understanding English
you cannot attend weekly appointments or do not have a stable internet connection
you have metal in your body (like certain pacemakers) that would make an MRI scan unsafe
you are a pregnant woman of childbearing age, as the MRI scan may pose a risk

What participation looks like

If you join this study, you will be randomly assigned to either the C-SMART program or the BE Well program. You will attend two in-person visits for brain imaging (MRI) and thinking tests. For 8 weeks, you will either have one-on-one video sessions tailored to your thinking challenges (C-SMART) or watch educational videos about brain health (BE Well). You will also complete surveys at the beginning and end of the study. Your caregiver is invited to participate alongside you, receiving the same program you do.

AI-generated summary from trial data · Jun 7, 2026 · Not medical advice

Brain Health Support Programs for People With Brain Tumors

What is this trial?

Do you qualify?

What participation looks like

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