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Neurological Effects of Chemotherapy and Radiation Treatment: Colon Cancer


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Cognitive/Functional Effects, Colorectal Cancer, Long-term Effects Secondary to Cancer Therapy in Adults

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Trial Information

Neurological Effects of Chemotherapy and Radiation Treatment: Colon Cancer


OBJECTIVES:

Primary

- Identify the nature and long-term ramifications of CNS injury as a result of cancer
treatment in patients with colon cancer.

Secondary

- Analyze differences in cognitive measures and MRI data in these patients.

- Correlate MRI measures with cognitive performance in these patients.

OUTLINE: Patients undergo cognitive performance assessment and MRI.

PROJECTED ACCRUAL: A total of 42 patients will be accrued for this study.

Inclusion Criteria


DISEASE CHARACTERISTICS:

- Diagnosis of colon cancer

- Received chemotherapy and radiotherapy for colon cancer

PATIENT CHARACTERISTICS:

- Not specified

PRIOR CONCURRENT THERAPY:

- See Disease Characteristics

Type of Study:

Observational

Study Design:

Observational Model: Case-Only, Time Perspective: Prospective

Outcome Measure:

Nature and long-term ramifications of CNS injury as a result of cancer treatment

Principal Investigator

Sheryl Reminger, MD

Investigator Role:

Study Chair

Investigator Affiliation:

University of Arizona

Authority:

United States: Food and Drug Administration

Study ID:

HSCB0213

NCT ID:

NCT00410618

Start Date:

April 2003

Completion Date:

August 2006

Related Keywords:

  • Cognitive/Functional Effects
  • Colorectal Cancer
  • Long-term Effects Secondary to Cancer Therapy in Adults
  • cognitive/functional effects
  • long-term effects secondary to cancer therapy in adults
  • recurrent colon cancer
  • stage I colon cancer
  • stage II colon cancer
  • stage III colon cancer
  • stage IV colon cancer
  • Colonic Neoplasms
  • Colorectal Neoplasms

Name

Location

Arizona Cancer Center at University of Arizona Health Sciences Center Tucson, Arizona  85724