Effects of Chemotherapy on Cognitive Function in Breast Cancer Patients & Non-Cancer Control Subjects With Optional Sub-Study Research Brain MRI

NCT ID: NCT03137095

Last Updated: 2025-03-17

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

RECRUITING

Total Enrollment

150 participants

Study Classification

OBSERVATIONAL

Study Start Date

2017-02-20

Study Completion Date

2026-07-31

Brief Summary

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Study is enrolling newly diagnosed breast cancer patients about to start chemotherapy and age-matched control participants. The investigator is trying to better understand the prevalence of cognitive difficulties in cancer patients receiving chemotherapy compared to the general population as well as what biological mechanisms may play a role in the development of these difficulties. Patients will be asked to complete six assessments over the course of approximately 5 months. Assessments 1,3, 4.5 and 5 include computerized and paper and pencil cognitive testing as well as blood draws. Assessments 2 and 4 only involve the collection of a blood sample. An optional sub study is offered after Assessment 1. It involves a research brain MRI at Assessment 4.5 and cognitive testing and another research brain MRI at Assessment 6.

Detailed Description

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Conditions

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Cancer Related Cognitive Difficulties Breast Cancer Female

Study Design

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Observational Model Type

CASE_CONTROL

Study Time Perspective

PROSPECTIVE

Study Groups

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Breast Cancer Patient Participants

Female breast cancer patients receiving chemotherapy

Cognitive testing

Intervention Type OTHER

computerized and paper-based cognitive tests that assess memory, executive function, processing speed and concentration performed at Assessments 1, 3, 4.5 \& 5.

Research Brain MRI

Intervention Type OTHER

Optional sub-study participation includes undergoing research brain MRI to obtain structural and functional brain images at Assessment 4.5 and 6.

Healthy, age-matched, female participants

Healthy, female, age-matched participants

Cognitive testing

Intervention Type OTHER

computerized and paper-based cognitive tests that assess memory, executive function, processing speed and concentration performed at Assessments 1, 3, 4.5 \& 5.

Research Brain MRI

Intervention Type OTHER

Optional sub-study participation includes undergoing research brain MRI to obtain structural and functional brain images at Assessment 4.5 and 6.

Interventions

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Cognitive testing

computerized and paper-based cognitive tests that assess memory, executive function, processing speed and concentration performed at Assessments 1, 3, 4.5 \& 5.

Intervention Type OTHER

Research Brain MRI

Optional sub-study participation includes undergoing research brain MRI to obtain structural and functional brain images at Assessment 4.5 and 6.

Intervention Type OTHER

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Females with a diagnosis of invasive non-metastatic breast cancer (stage I-IIIC)
* Scheduled to begin a course of chemotherapy with Adriamycin and Cytoxan
* Chemotherapy naïve
* Able to speak and read English
* 21 years or older
* Give written informed consent


* Must be female and within 5 years of the age of the subject receiving chemotherapy
* Able to speak and read English
* Give written informed consent
* 21 years or older

Exclusion Criteria

* Must not be currently hospitalized or have been hospitalized within the last year for a psychiatric illness
* Must not be diagnosed with a neurodegenerative disease (e.g., Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease)
* Must not have any Central Nervous System disease (e.g., movement disorder, multiple sclerosis)
* Subjects could have had a TIA (transient ischemic attack) or stroke in the past if the TIA or stroke was greater than 1 year ago and the subject does not have any remaining symptoms
* Must not be scheduled to receive concurrent radiation treatment while receiving chemotherapy.
* Must not be colorblind


* Must not be currently hospitalized or have been hospitalized within the last year for a psychiatric illness
* Must not be diagnosed with a neurodegenerative disease (e.g. Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease)
* Must not have Central Nervous System disease (e.g., movement disorder, multiple sclerosis)
* Subjects could have had a TIA (transient ischemic attack) or stroke in the past if the TIA or stroke was greater than 1 year ago and the subject does not have any remaining symptoms
* Must not have been diagnosed with cancer or previously have received chemotherapy
* Must not be colorblind

For optional sub-study: MR safety assessed via Rochester Center for Brain Imaging Magnetic Resonance (MR) Safety Screening Form to confirm eligibility to participate
Minimum Eligible Age

21 Years

Eligible Sex

FEMALE

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Sponsors

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University of Rochester

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Michelle Janelsins, PhD, MPH

Assistant Professor

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Principal Investigators

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Michelle C. Janelsins, Ph.D.,M.P.H.

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

University of Rochester

Locations

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University of Rochester

Rochester, New York, United States

Site Status RECRUITING

Countries

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United States

Central Contacts

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Sara Alberti

Role: CONTACT

585-273-3998

Tyler Holler

Role: CONTACT

585-273-2950

Facility Contacts

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Sara Alberti

Role: primary

585-273-3998

Tyler Holler

Role: backup

585-273-2950

Other Identifiers

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54027

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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