Fitness to Aid the Brain and Cognitive Skills

Participation Requirements

• Sex:

  ALL

• Eligible Ages:

  6 to 18

Participation Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Between 6 years and 17 years and 11 months of age at time of enrollment
2. Diagnosed with a brain tumour
3. 1 to 15 years between diagnosis and time of study enrollment
4. Medically stable (i.e. must be in remission) as determined by a permanent SickKids staff Neuro-Oncologist
5. Either declare English as their native language or have at least two years of schooling in English at the time of their first assessment
6. Have a parent or legal guardian willing to complete the Health and Quality of Life measures
7. Informed consent (and assent, where applicable) will be obtained from the participants and/or their legal guardians

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Any condition or diagnosis, that could in the opinion of the Principal Investigator or delegate, interfere with the participant's ability to comply with study instructions, might confound the interpretation of the study results, or put the participant at risk
2. Diagnosed with a neurodevelopmental or neurological disorder, cerebral palsy, developmental delay or learning disability prior to initial brain tumour diagnosis that would preclude safe participation
3. Receiving palliative care
4. Require sedation for neuroimaging
5. Have ferrous metal implants (i.e. cochlear implant, braces, etc.)
6. Have a programmable shunt
7. Pregnant
8. Completed any prior cognitive rehabilitation intervention within three months of enrollment