Cogmed Working Memory Training

Rehabilitation of Cognitive Changes in Breast Cancer Survivors

Research institution: Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center Researchers: Elizabeth Ryan Training program used in research: Cogmed QM Status: Ongoing Aim The purpose of this study is to investigate the efficacy of Cogmed Working Memory Training for breast cancer survivors with reduced cognitive functioning following chemotherapy. Research has shown Cogmed to be effective in improving cognitive functioning [...]

Feasibility and outcomes of a home-based computerized cognitive training intervention for childhood brain tumor survivors

Research institution: Children’s Hospitals & Clinics of Minnesota Investigator(s): Dr. Bonnie Carlson-Greene, Dr. Anne Bendel, Meixia Liu Program: Cogmed RM Background & Aim: Treatment for childhood brain tumor, including surgery, cranial radiation therapy (CRT) and chemotherapy can have deleterious effects on the developing brain. Particularly, deficits in working memory (WM) and attention brought about by [...]

Working memory training for pediatric cancer survivors

Children who have undergone radiation treatment for brain cancer often acquire attention problems that make it difficult for them to return to normal life, even after having survived cancer. Kristi Hardy, PhD, a researcher a Duke University is examining the benefits of working memory training to help these children in the recovery process.