NCT07609030 · Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center
A Cognitive Training Intervention for Improving Cognitive and Neurological Outcomes in Patients Undergoing Treatment for Relapsed or Refractory Multiple Myeloma or B-cell Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma
What this study is about
This clinical trial evaluates whether an online cognitive training intervention (Intervention to enhance Cognitive Augmentation and Neuroplasticity \[I-CAN\]), delivered before and after treatment with chimeric antigen receptor T-cell therapy, works to improve cognitive and neurological outcomes in patients with multiple myeloma or B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma that has come back after a period of improvement (relapsed) or does not respond to treatment (refractory). Cancer treatment can have significant short and long-term side effects, including cognitive and neurological side effects such as impairments in attention, memory, language, and executive function. The I-CAN program is a form of cognitive training. Cognitive training is a therapeutic approach designed to improve and restore cognitive functioning, based on the brain's ability to reorganize and form new neural connections to accomplish tasks. I-CAN provides five core elements necessary for training the brain to create new neural connections including speed of processing, accuracy of processing, adaptivity, generalizability, and engagement. The I-CAN intervention, when delivered before and after therapy, may help reduce the cognitive side effects of treatment in patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma or B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma.
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This clinical trial evaluates whether an online cognitive training intervention (Intervention to enhance Cognitive Augmentation and Neuroplasticity \[I-CAN\]), delivered before and after treatment with chimeric antigen receptor T-cell therapy, works to improve cognitive and neurological outcomes in patients with multiple myeloma or B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma that has come back after a period of improvement (relapsed) or does not respond to treatment (refractory). Cancer treatment can have significant short and long-term side effects, including cognitive and neurological side effects such as impairments in attention, memory, language, and executive function. The I-CAN program is a form of cognitive training. Cognitive training is a therapeutic approach designed to improve and restore cognitive functioning, based on the brain's ability to reorganize and form new neural connections to accomplish tasks. I-CAN provides five core elements necessary for training the brain to create new neural connections including speed of processing, accuracy of processing, adaptivity, generalizability, and engagement. The I-CAN intervention, when delivered before and after therapy, may help reduce the cognitive side effects of treatment in patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma or B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma.
Interventions
PROCEDURE
Biospecimen Collection
Undergo collection of blood samples
OTHER
Cognitive Intervention
Participate in I-CAN training sessions
OTHER
Electronic Health Record Review
Ancillary studies
OTHER
Survey Administration
Ancillary studies
Primary outcome measures
Intervention to enhance cognitive augmentation and neuroplasticity (I-CAN) adherence (feasibility)
Time frame: At 1 month (T1), 2 months (T2), 3 months (T3), 5 months (T4) and 14 months (T5)
Descriptive statistics will be used to examine adherence, defined as the percent completion of I-CAN cognitive training before and after infusion.
Retention
Time frame: 12 months post-infusion, up to 14 months
Descriptive statistics will be used to examine retention, defined as % follow-up assessments completed.
I-CAN satisfaction (feasibility)
Time frame: At 1 month (T1), 2 months (T2), 3 months (T3), 5 months (T4) and 14 months (T5)
Descriptive statistics will be used to examine acceptability, defined as % satisfaction on Client Satisfaction Questionnaire.
Who can participate
This study lists these criteria on ClinicalTrials.gov. A study coordinator reviews eligibility during screening — this page does not determine whether you qualify.
Inclusion criteria
- Patients \>= 18 years of age
- Diagnosed with relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma (MM) or B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma (B-NHL)
- Expected to receive an Food and Drug administration (FDA)-approved CAR-T cellular treatment
- English literacy
Exclusion criteria
- Patients expected to live \< 6 months
- Patients with major medical disorder known to affect cognition, such as stroke, encephalitis, traumatic brain injury, brain surgery
- Confirmed Alzheimer disease or other dementia
- Previous central nervous system (CNS) radiation
- Active intrathecal therapy at time of enrollment
Where
- Columbus, Ohio
Collaborators
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
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Data: ClinicalTrials.gov · synced May 27, 2026 · Source of record for eligibility and locations