Psychosocial Functioning in Young Adult Brain Cancer Survivors
Research type
Research Study
Full title
Investigating the Impact of Radiotherapy to the Brain on Psychosocial Functioning in Young Adult Cancer Survivors
IRAS ID
224626
Contact name
Chris Brewin
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
University College London
Duration of Study in the UK
1 years, 1 months, 30 days
Research summary
\nThe present study will explore the impact of undergoing radiotherapy as a treatment for cancer during adolescence. It aims to broaden current understanding of the effects of radiotherapy on the developing brain and also provide evidence for the hypothesis that receiving treatment for brain cancers has a greater long-term effect across all domains of functioning. It is a cross-sectional study, which will recruit participants to two groups in order to compare young adult patients who previously received radiotherapy to the brain, to a control group (who received non-brain radiotherapy). A number of questionnaire measures relating to cognitive, social, and psychological functioning will be used to assess the differences between these groups. \n\nBy increasing our understanding of the cognitive, social, and psychological impact of cancer treatment, we can start to develop effective techniques to support young people who have been affected by the both the effects of the cancer and the treatment they received. It is hoped that this research will lend support to particular neuropsychological or psychological interventions to support young people in remission.\n
REC name
North of Scotland Research Ethics Committee 2
REC reference
17/NS/0082
Date of REC Opinion
22 Aug 2017
REC opinion
Further Information Favourable Opinion