Memory and Concentration Studyand a Question

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I got this information from one of the other CML sites and wanted to pass it

along with a comment and a question.

It's about Gleevec (IM) and concentration and memory. I have noticed that it

has become harder to focus. Of course, I have so much on my mind that it isn't

surprising. My memory seems to be fine. Is there anyone here with ADD or focus

problems? Who diagnoses such things? I see advertising about Scatarra (sp?)

for ADD but I don't think my problem is bad enough for medication. Anyone?

Here's what I found on the site about a trial that might be of interest to some

in the Boston area.

Best,

L

Memory and Concentration Study

The purpose of this research study is to assess memory and concentration in

people with Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia or Primary Myelodysplastic Syndrome

diagnosed within the past year. Participants will complete three assessments

over the course of 18 months. The study will be conducted at the Brigham and

Women's Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts. Assessment will consist of 7 paper

and pencil questionnaires and 8 measures of memory, concentration, and

attention, given in a variety of formats such as paper and pencil or computer.

The first assessment will take about 2 hours to complete and the second and

third will take about an hour each to complete. The results will be

confidential. No blood work is taken and no medications are administered.

Participants will receive $50.00 for each assessment, for a total of $150.00 and

parking fees will be reimbursed. If you are interested in participating, please

contact Dr. Grace Chang and 617-732-6775 or Gchang@...

<mailto:Gchang@...>, or Alyson Lavigne at 617-278-0531 or

alavigne1@... <mailto:alavigne1@...> .

Alyson Lavigne

Concentration & Memory Study

Brigham & Women's Hospital

221 Longwood Avenue

BLI- 334

Boston, MA 02115

(617) 278-0531