NCT00007007
Evaluation of Memory Skills in Patients Receiving Radiation Therapy for Brain Metastases
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NCT00007007
INTERVENTIONAL
A Feasibility Study of Neurocognitive Evaluation in Patients Treated for Brain Metastases
RATIONALE: Assessment of patients undergoing radiation therapy may help to determine the effects of the treatment and may help improve cancer treatment.
PURPOSE: This clinical trial is studying the memory skills in patients receiving radiation therapy for brain metastases.
DISEASE CHARACTERISTICS: Histologically proven primary malignancy No primary site of hematopoietic origin (leukemia) No leptomeningeal involvement At least 1 measurable brain metastasis by CT or MRI
PATIENT CHARACTERISTICS: Age: Not specified Performance status: Zubrod 0-1 Life expectancy: At least 3 months Hematopoietic: Not specified Hepatic: Not specified Renal: Not specified Other: Not pregnant or nursing Fertile patients must use effective contraception Neurological function classification 0-2 No major medical illnesses or psychiatric impairments that would preclude study
PRIOR CONCURRENT THERAPY: Biologic therapy: Not specified Chemotherapy: Not specified Endocrine therapy: Not specified Radiotherapy: No prior radiotherapy to the brain Surgery: Not specified
Cognitive/Functional Effects
Metastatic Cancer
Radiation Toxicity
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- Type: PROCEDURE
- Name: management of therapy complications
- Description:
- Arm Group Labels: Whole brain radiation therapy + neurocognitive assessments
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- Type: PROCEDURE
- Name: quality-of-life assessment
- Description:
- Arm Group Labels: Whole brain radiation therapy + neurocognitive assessments
- Radiation Therapy Oncology Group