Trial reportMedicine and science in sports and exercise2020
Effects of Cognitive Training and Exergaming in Pediatric Cancer Survivors-A Randomized Clinical Trial.
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- Psychosocial interventions for children and adolescents across the cancer care continuum: A systematic review and meta-analysis.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2026Pooled it
- Impact of Non-Pharmacological Cognitive Interventions on Real-World Daily Function in Children With Cancer: A Systematic Review.Pediatric blood & cancer · 2025Pooled it
- Effects of virtual reality on physical, cognitive, and psychological outcomes in cancer rehabilitation: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2023Pooled it
- Virtual reality in chemotherapy support for the treatment of physical functions, fear, and quality of life in pediatric cancer patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis.Frontiers in public health · 2023Pooled it
- A Metacognitive Intervention for Children and Adolescents in Neuropediatric Care (Mio-Training): Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial.JMIR research protocols · 2026Trial
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- Visual-Motor Functions and Associated Cognitive Outcomes in Pediatric Cancer Survivors.Medical sciences (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Development of working memory, processing speed, and psychosocial functions in patients with pediatric cancer.Pediatric research · 2025Article
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- A scoping review of studies exploring physical activity and cognition among persons with cancer.Journal of cancer survivorship : research and practice · 2024Article
- The Impact of Interactive Video Games Training on the Quality of Life of Children Treated for Leukemia.Cancers · 2024Article
- Investigating the Use of Serious Games for Cancer Control Among Children and Adolescents: Scoping Review.JMIR serious games · 2024Article
- Virtual Reality-Based Exercise Rehabilitation in Cancer-Related Dysfunctions: Scoping Review.Journal of medical Internet research · 2024Article
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- Personal and Social Resources Are Linked to Cognition and Health-Related Quality of Life in Childhood Cancer Survivors.Children (Basel, Switzerland) · 2022Article
- Motor ability, physical self-concept and health-related quality of life in pediatric cancer survivors.Cancer medicine · 2021Article
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Abstract
purposeAlthough most pediatric cancer patients survive, those who undergo anticancer treatments like chemotherapy and/or radiotherapy are at a high risk for late effects, such as cognitive deficits. To counteract these deficits, feasible and effective interventions are needed. The aim of this study was to compare the effects of working memory training, exergaming, and a wait-list control condition on cognitive functions in pediatric cancer survivors.
methodsIn a parallel-group randomized trial, 69 pediatric cancer survivors aged 7-16 yr (mean = 11.35, SD = 3.53) were randomly assigned to 8-wk working memory training, exergaming, or a wait-list control group. Each training course consisted of three 45-min training sessions per week. The primary outcome comprised the core executive functions (visual working memory, inhibition, switching), and the secondary outcomes included other cognitive domains (intelligence, planning, memory, attention, processing speed), motor abilities, and parent rating on their children's executive functions. Assessments were conducted both before and immediately after the interventions, and at 3-month follow-up.
resultsLinear mixed models revealed that participants in the working memory training group showed a linear improvement in visual working memory after training and at follow-up compared with the control group. No other intervention effects of either type of training could be detected.
conclusionThis study presents evidence that working memory training improves visual working memory in pediatric cancer survivors. Results show that near-transfer, but no far-transfer effects can be expected from working memory training. Multiple-component interventions tailored to fit the individual's cognitive profile are needed to best support cognitive development after cancer and its treatment.
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