Study: Specific Type of Brain Training Shows Impact Against Chemobrain
Summary
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 04, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A newly published pilot study shows that a specific type of brain training —found in BrainHQ from Posit Science — was able to show impact on cancer-related cognitive impairment, more commonly known as “chemobrain.” Up to 90 percent of cancer survivors report cognitive issues from the disease or its treatment.The pilot study enrolled 60 breast cancer survivors, who were randomized into a brain training intervention group and a no-training control.The Alabama study contributes to the literature by focusing on the persistence of effects of just a single exercise with a relatively small amount of training.Posit Science is working with regulators to find the most efficient path to market for making brain training that addresses clinical conditions broadly available.“We run a robust R&D program with university-based investigators around the world,” noted Dr. Henry Mahncke , the CEO of Posit Science.