Two brain health programs tested for adults with brain tumors and their caregivers
Original title: C-SMART vs BE Well for Patients With Brain Tumors
How far along is this research?
This is a trial that is enrolling or has been updated. It is not a finding yet.
No phase is listed for this study, and it is still a test rather than regular care.
Status: Recruiting. It is looking for patients now. Talk to your care team about whether it fits you.
The trial team last updated this record on . Always check the trial page for the latest.
The short version
This trial compares two programs meant to support thinking skills and brain health.
Who this trial is for. This trial is for adults with brain tumors and their caregivers. It tests two programs, called C-SMART and BE Well. C-SMART is 8 weekly one-on-one online sessions that mix thinking-skill training with mindfulness. BE Well is 8 weekly videos about keeping the brain healthy.
Where it stands. The trial is checking if people find these programs doable and acceptable. Participants also take thinking tests, fill out a survey at the start and end, and make two in-person visits that may include an MRI. The trial has not reported results.
What this means, and what it doesn't
What it could mean: Programs like these focus on thinking skills and brain health. They are not treatment for the tumor itself. Someone who fits could ask their care team about this trial.
What it doesn't mean: This does not mean either program is proven to work. A trial is a test, not a treatment you can count on. Joining one is not a guarantee that it will help you. It is not a promise of a cure.
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov, September 25, 2026 · Read the original
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