Neurological Effects of Chemotherapy and Radiation Therapy in Patients With Colon Cancer
- Conditions
- Long-term Effects Secondary to Cancer Therapy in AdultsColorectal CancerCognitive/Functional Effects
- Registration Number
- NCT00410618
- Lead Sponsor
- University of Arizona
- Brief Summary
RATIONALE: Learning about the long-term effects of chemotherapy and radiation therapy on brain function may help doctors plan cancer treatments.
PURPOSE: This clinical trial is looking at the neurological effects of chemotherapy and radiation therapy in patients with colon cancer.
- Detailed Description
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.
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 42
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Study & Design
- Study Type
- OBSERVATIONAL
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Nature and long-term ramifications of CNS injury as a result of cancer treatment
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Differences in cognitive measures and MRI data Relationship between MRI measures and cognitive performance
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Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
Arizona Cancer Center at University of Arizona Health Sciences Center
🇺🇸Tucson, Arizona, United States
Arizona Cancer Center at University of Arizona Health Sciences Center🇺🇸Tucson, Arizona, United States