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Modafinil in Treating Children With Memory and Attention Problems Caused by Cancer Treatment for a Brain Tumor

Major Program
Supportive Care and Symptom Management
NCI Community Oncology Research Program
Research Group
Community Oncology and Prevention Trials
Sponsor
University of South Florida
Status
Completed
NCT ID
NCT01381718
RATIONALE: Modafinil may help improve memory, attention, and fatigue caused by cancer treatment.

PURPOSE: This phase II randomized trial studies how well modafinil works in treating children with memory and attention problems caused by cancer treatment for a brain tumor.
Intervention
modafinil, placebo
Condition
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors, Cognitive/Functional Effects, Fatigue, Neurotoxicity, Psychosocial Effects of Cancer and Its Treatment
Investigators
Jeffrey P. Krischer, MD, PhD, Nicole J. Ullrich, MD, PhD

See list of participating sites