Experiences of neuropsychological assessment in pituitary tumour
Research type
Research Study
Full title
How do people with a pituitary tumour experience cognitive difficulties and neuropsychological testing?
IRAS ID
160174
Contact name
Benjamin Dawson
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
Lancaster University
Duration of Study in the UK
0 years, 7 months, 31 days
Research summary
This study will explore the experience of cognitive difficulties and neuropsychological testing in patients with a pituitary tumour. The study will aim to recruit 8-12 participants who will be interviewed individually using semi-structured interviews. The results of this study will be analysed using Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA)
There will be three types of recruitment: Firstly NHS patients will be recruited via multiple NHS sites. Secondly recruitment will be conducted via contact with the local offices of brain tumour and cancer charities. Lastly the study will also be advertised using social media. Further details of each recruitment method can be found in the later sections of this application.
Findings are intended to inform future practice when performing neuropsychological assessments, and managing the care of people who have experienced cognitive impacts from tumour.
REC name
East of England - Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
14/EE/1255
Date of REC Opinion
1 Dec 2014
REC opinion
Further Information Favourable Opinion