Donepezil in Treating Patients Who Have Undergone Radiation Therapy for Brain Tumors

Summary

RATIONALE: Donepezil may help lessen confusion and fatigue and improve mood and quality of life in patients who have undergone radiation therapy for brain tumors. It is not yet known whether donepezil is more effective than a placebo in lessening side effects of radiation therapy in patients with brain tumors. PURPOSE: This randomized phase III trial is studying donepezil to see how well it works in lessening side effects of radiation therapy compared with a placebo in patients who have undergone radiation therapy for brain tumors.

Timeline

Start

2008-02

Primary completion

2012-07-01

Completion

2012-07-01

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