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A Prospective, Longitudinal Investigation of the Neuropsychological and Psychosocial Effects of Cancer Therapy


N/A
50 Years
65 Years
Not Enrolling
Female
Breast Cancer

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Trial Information

A Prospective, Longitudinal Investigation of the Neuropsychological and Psychosocial Effects of Cancer Therapy


Many breast cancer patients treated with chemotherapy complain of problems with
concentration and memory. This has been referred to as "chemo fog". The current study will
investigate this phenomenon by measuring neuropsychological functioning in early stage
breast cancer patients prior to and after exposure to chemotherapy, and by comparing change
in cognitive function in these patients who receive chemotherapy to similar breast cancer
patients receiving hormonal therapy only, and to healthy women without breast cancer.


Inclusion Criteria:



- stage I or II breast cancer; woman; 50-65 years old; post-menopausal

Exclusion Criteria:

- history of previous cancer or chemotherapy; significant neurological or psychiatric
history

Type of Study:

Observational

Study Design:

Observational Model: Cohort, Time Perspective: Prospective

Principal Investigator

Barbara Collins

Investigator Role:

Principal Investigator

Investigator Affiliation:

OHRI

Authority:

Canada: Ethics Review Committee

Study ID:

1999232-01H

NCT ID:

NCT00260975

Start Date:

June 2001

Completion Date:

February 2008

Related Keywords:

  • Breast Cancer
  • breast cancer
  • chemotherapy
  • hormonal therapy
  • cognitive function
  • chemo fog
  • Breast Neoplasms

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