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Trial reportBreast cancer research and treatment2018

Speed of processing training in middle-aged and older breast cancer survivors (SOAR): results of a randomized controlled pilot.

Karen Meneses, Rachel Benz, Jennifer R Bail, Jacqueline B Vo, Kristen Triebel, Pariya Fazeli, Jennifer Frank, David E Vance

Registry-linked trialOpen access · hybridAbstract readRandomized Controlled Trial
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In one paragraph

Trial report in Breast cancer research and treatment, 2018. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT07558473 (Measuring Brain Changes Following Cognitive Intervention in Pediatric Patients With Brain Tumors), which is not on this map. Cited by 29 papers, 5 of them syntheses that pooled it.

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29citing papers in PubMed, 5 pooled it
2.7field-weighted citation impact, top 9% of its field
1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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2 · The registry

The trial behind it

Trials whose registry record cites this paper, or whose number appears in the abstract. A trial that started after this paper was published is citing it as background, not reporting it.

NCT07558473 nanot yet recruitingnot on this mapstarted 2026, after this paper: background citation

Measuring Brain Changes Following Cognitive Intervention in Pediatric Patients With Brain Tumors

TypeinterventionalSponsorHugo W. Moser Research Institute at Kennedy Krieger, Inc.Ran2026 to 2033Enrolled300ConditionsBrain Tumor, PediatricArmsOnline computerized cognitive training intervention focused on processing speed.
3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

29 citing papers in PubMed, 5 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 44 citations in OpenAlex.

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  7. Randomized double-masked controlled trial of cognitive training in breast cancer survivors: a preliminary study.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2022
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  8. Methodology of analysis of cognitive impairment in longitudinal randomized clinical trials in oncology: a scoping review.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2026
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  10. Remote group intervention for adults with cancer-related cognitive impairment: a feasibility study.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2025
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  11. Cognitive training for breast cancer patients with cancer-related cognitive impairment: a scoping review.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2025
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  17. Cognitive Retraining and Functional Treatment (CRAFT) for adults with cancer related cognitive impairment: a preliminary efficacy study.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2023
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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

8 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Karen MenesesSchool of Nursing, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, USA.
Rachel BenzSchool of Nursing, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, USA.
Jennifer R BailSchool of Health Professions, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, USA.
Jacqueline B VoSchool of Nursing, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, USA.
Kristen TriebelSchool of Medicine, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, USA.
Pariya FazeliSchool of Nursing, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, USA.
Jennifer FrankSchool of Nursing, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, USA. jfranf@uab.edu.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-5816-3935
David E VanceSchool of Nursing, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, USA.
University of Alabama at Birmingham · US

Funding

Pilot CoreP30AG022838 · NIA · UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA AT BIRMINGHAM · PI BALL, KARLENE K · 2003 to 2020
$5.7M
An RCT of Speed of Processing Training in Middle-Aged and Older Adults with HIVR01MH106366 · NIMH · UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA AT BIRMINGHAM · PI VANCE, DAVID E · 2016 to 2020
$2.6M
A Novel Neurorehabilitation Approach for Cognitive Aging with HIVR00AG048762 · NIA · UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA AT BIRMINGHAM · PI WHEELER, PARIYA FAZELI · 2016 to 2018
$747k
Individualized-Targeted Cognitive Training in Older Adults with HANDR21NR016632 · NINR · UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA AT BIRMINGHAM · PI VANCE, DAVID E · 2017 to 2018
$408k
American Cancer Society DSCN-16-066-01American Cancer Society DSCN-17-076-01American Cancer Society MRSG-14-204-01NIA NIH HHS P30 AG022838NIA NIH HHS R00 AG048762NIMH NIH HHS 5R01MH106366-02NIMH NIH HHS R01 MH106366NINR NIH HHS 1R21NR016632-01NINR NIH HHS R21 NR016632Robert Wood Johnson Foundation #72592Susan G. Komen Graduate Training in Disparities Research GTDR15329376
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

purposeCognitive changes are common among breast cancer survivors. There is limited evidence to guide management of cognitive changes. This randomized controlled pilot evaluated the preliminary efficacy of a speed of processing (SOP) training among middle-aged and older breast cancer survivors.

methodsSixty breast cancer survivors  with self-reported cognitive changes were recruited to the SOAR study. Participants were randomized to either a home-based SOP training (n = 30) or no-contact control group (n = 30). Primary outcomes were SOP (Useful Field of View Test

resultsSOP training resulted in improvement in objective measures of SOP and executive function. Immediate (6 week) posttest and 6-month follow-up demonstrated large SOP training effects over time. Large representation of African American women (51.2%) and 96% retention in the SOAR study add to study strengths.

conclusionHome-based SOP training shows promise for remediating cognitive changes following breast cancer treatment, particularly improved SOP, and executive function.

Indexed as

Cancer SurvivorsPractice, PsychologicalAdultAge FactorsBreast NeoplasmsCognitionCognition DisordersExecutive FunctionFemaleHumansMiddle AgedNeuropsychological TestsPilot ProjectsQuality of LifeReaction TimeSelf ReportAgingBreast cancer survivorsCognitive changesCognitive impairmentSpeed of processing interventions

Identifiers

PMID29128897
PMCPMC5823754
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