This pilot study will evaluate the cognitive and behavioral outcomes of using a novel, adaptive attention training in pediatric cancer survivors.
A Pilot Study of Assessing and Improving Cognition and Real-World Behavior in Pediatric Cancer Survivors
Pediatric cancer survivors (PCS) often experience attentional difficulties that have downstream effects on their quality of life, academic achievement, and future occupational attainment. As such, the primary goal of this project is to examine the outcomes of a novel, mindful attention training in this population and assess the feasibility of recruitment, retention, and adherence. Specifically, PCS will be randomly assigned to one of two adaptive attention training groups ('Engage') and complete tasks on the device for up to 8 weeks. Participants will also complete pre- and post-training assessments of cognition and behavior.
An additional cohort of no-contact participants will be asked to complete the assessments at baseline and end of study only to assess the feasibility and reliability of the assessment measures. This cohort will be enrolled separately and not randomized.
The investigators hypothesize that completion of 'Engage' training for the randomized cohorts will result in enhanced attentional control beyond the active comparator group that extends to other aspects of cognition in PCS.