๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-04-16

C-SMART vs BE Well for Patients With Brain Tumors (NCT07224503)

Phase II Randomized Controlled Trial of C-SMART Versus BE Well for Patients With Brain Tumors on Neurocognitive and Neuroimaging Outcomes

๐ŸŸข Recruiting Observational / Diagnostic ๐Ÿง  Behavioral & Psychological Program Sponsor: Virginia Commonwealth University

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn about the acceptability and feasibility of Cognitive Strategies, Mindfulness, and Rehabilitation Therapy (C-SMART) and Brain health Education and Wellness (BE Well) in adults with brain tumors and their caregivers. Participants will be assigned to one of the two groups: * Cognitive Strategies, Mindfulness, and Rehabilitation Therapy (C-SMART) is a recently developed virtual intervention combining both cognitive rehabilitation with mindfulness meditation training. The manualized program consists of 8 weekly 1:1 tele intervention sessions, targeting cognitive weaknesses identified from baseline cognitive testing. * Brain health Education and Wellness (BE Well) intervention consists of 8 weekly videos focused on maximizing brain health in the context of brain tumor. Participants will also be asked to: * participate in two in-person visits involving an MRI and neurocognitive tests * complete a survey the the beginning and end of the study * if in BE Well group, answer a few questions after watching each video

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: Virginia Commonwealth University โ€” Richmond, Virginia

Age range: 18 Years

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

  • C-SMART (BEHAVIORAL)
  • BE Well (BEHAVIORAL)

๐Ÿ“‹ "Do I Qualify?" โ€” 1-Minute Self Screener

Instant Checklist

Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria โ†—

๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)

  • Virginia Commonwealth University โ€” Richmond, Virginia

๐Ÿ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (804) 628-7028

Email: sarah.braun@vcuhealth.org

Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.

๐Ÿ’ฐ Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

  • 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
  • Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA ยง 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
  • Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.

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๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
๐Ÿ›๏ธ View Official NIH Record โ†—