Seeing if DCog Short on an iPad can spot neurotoxicity in CAR-T patients
Official title: Assessing the Performance of "DCog Short", an iPad-Based Tool for Neurotoxicity Evaluation in CAR-T Cell Therapy Patients: A Pilot Study
Run by Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center · NCT07403812 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study tests whether a self-report iPad tool called DCog Short can help identify neurotoxicity in people receiving CAR-T cell therapy.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 40 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Academic / other |
| Drugs / interventions | CART, CAR-T |
| Locations | 1 site (Boston, Massachusetts) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | April 13, 2026 |
| Main results expected | September 30, 2027 |
| Study ends | August 31, 2028 |
| Registry record updated | October 8, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07403812 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Adults treated with CAR-T cell therapy who can use an iPad and have visual acuity of 20/100 or better.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients unable to use tablet-based tools, or those who do not experience neurotoxicity may see no direct benefit.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This pilot study evaluates the use of the DCog Short, a self-reporting, tablet-based tool, to detect neurotoxicity in patients undergoing CAR-T cell therapy. It aims to determine how well the tool works in capturing neurotoxic symptoms and cognitive changes. Eligible participants are adults treated with CAR-T therapy who can use an iPad, with recruitment planned at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. The FDA has not approved DCog Short for this purpose, and the study includes screening, questionnaires, and cognitive assessments to compare findings with standard monitoring. About 40 participants are expected to enroll in this single-site study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, DCog Short could provide a convenient, patient-driven way to monitor neurotoxicity during CAR-T treatment.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research in similar patient-reported tools has shown potential for capturing neurotoxicity signals, but DCog Short is being evaluated for this specific setting and population.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * participants treated with CART-Cell therapy as described above and therefore at risk for treatment associated neurotoxicity. * Visual acuity of 20/100 or better. Exclusion Criteria: * patients \< 18 years old * pregnant women * prisoners * adults unable to consent, * participants unwilling to use iPad-based tools. Severe motor deficits that can prevent patients from using an iPad
Where it's running
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Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Boston, Massachusetts, United States Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Jon Arnason, MD — Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Jon Arnason, MD
- Email: jarnason@bidmc.harvard.edu
- Phone: (617) 667-9920
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.