🏛️ Verified NIH Record • Updated 2026-05-18

Neurocognitive Outcomes After Whole Brain Radiation Therapy for Hematologic Malignancies (NCT05011045)

🟢 Recruiting Interventional Protocol 📊 Observational Clinical Research Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

This study assesses neurocognitive outcomes after receiving radiation therapy to the brain (whole brain radiation therapy) in patients with blood cancers (hematologic malignancies). This may help researchers learn more about the effects of whole brain radiation therapy on memory and thinking in patients with blood cancer.

Who can join: To join this study, participants generally need to meet the listed inclusion criteria (6 items) and avoid the listed exclusions (0 items).

Location: M D Anderson Cancer Center — Houston, Texas

Age range: 18 Years

🧪 Interventions in This Study

  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging (PROCEDURE)
  • Neurocognitive Assessment (OTHER)
  • Quality-of-Life Assessment (OTHER)
  • Questionnaire Administration (OTHER)

📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener

Instant Checklist

Check every box below. If you can check all of them, you may meet the study's basic screening requirements (final eligibility is confirmed by the site team).

🔍 Extracted verbatim from the official NIH eligibility criteria. Always confirm with the study coordinator.

📍 All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)

  • M D Anderson Cancer Center — Houston, Texas

📞 Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (713) 563-3090

Email: dmdmsilk@mdanderson.orgsilk@mdanderson.org

Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.

💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

  • 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
  • Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
  • Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.

💡 How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
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