A Study of Changes in Thinking Related to Aging and Cancer in Breast Cancer Survivors (TRAC)

NCT ID: NCT06334354

Last Updated: 2025-07-10

Study Results

Results pending

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

RECRUITING

Total Enrollment

420 participants

Study Classification

OBSERVATIONAL

Study Start Date

2024-05-10

Study Completion Date

2028-08-31

Brief Summary

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The purpose of this study is to look at how differences in cognitive (mental) function develop over time in breast cancer survivors compared to volunteers without a history of cancer (healthy volunteers). Both cancer survivors and healthy volunteers (who are the same age as the cancer survivors) will participate in this study so the researchers can compare the results of neurocognitive testing (which looks at memory, attention, and information processing) on each group of participants.

Detailed Description

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Conditions

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Breast Cancer Survivors

Study Design

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Observational Model Type

CASE_CONTROL

Study Time Perspective

PROSPECTIVE

Study Groups

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Breast Cancer Survivor (BCS)

Enrolled participants will be asked to complete a one-time, remote neurocognitive assessment. The neurocognitive assessment will consist of the CogSuite Neurocognitive Battery, an online, remotely deliverable battery of cognitive experimental measures, and a standard battery of remote neuropsychological measures. DNA will be collected via mailed saliva kits to assess Apolipoprotein E (APOE) status.

Assessments

Intervention Type OTHER

Sociodemographics, Deficit Accumulation Questionnaires, Remote Cognitive Assessment, Deficit Accumulation Questionnaires,Remote Cognitive Assessment

Assessment (Survivors Only)

Intervention Type OTHER

\*Tumor/Treatment Variables (Survivors Only)

APOE and DNA Isolation

Intervention Type OTHER

Biospecimens procurement and processing

Non-cancer Control (NCC)

Enrolled participants will be asked to complete a one-time, remote neurocognitive assessment. The neurocognitive assessment will consist of the CogSuite Neurocognitive Battery, an online, remotely deliverable battery of cognitive experimental measures, and a standard battery of remote neuropsychological measures. DNA will be collected via mailed saliva kits to assess Apolipoprotein E (APOE) status.

Assessments

Intervention Type OTHER

Sociodemographics, Deficit Accumulation Questionnaires, Remote Cognitive Assessment, Deficit Accumulation Questionnaires,Remote Cognitive Assessment

APOE and DNA Isolation

Intervention Type OTHER

Biospecimens procurement and processing

Interventions

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Assessments

Sociodemographics, Deficit Accumulation Questionnaires, Remote Cognitive Assessment, Deficit Accumulation Questionnaires,Remote Cognitive Assessment

Intervention Type OTHER

Assessment (Survivors Only)

\*Tumor/Treatment Variables (Survivors Only)

Intervention Type OTHER

APOE and DNA Isolation

Biospecimens procurement and processing

Intervention Type OTHER

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

All Participants:

* Per medical record and/or self-report, identifies as female
* Per medical record and/or self-report, currently age 60-80
* Per self-report, has access to a computer and internet connectivity
* Score of \<11 on Blessed Orientation-Memory-Concentration Test (BOMC)
* As per medical record or self-report, if currently taking psychoactive medications (including but not limited to antidepressants and anxiolytics), dose must have been stable at least two months prior to enrollment.
* English fluent (as per self-report, fluency of "well" or "very well", and having a reasonable comprehension of the study conversation in the opinion of the research staff)\*\*

Breast Cancer Survivors:

* Per medical record and/or self-report, history of stage 0-3 breast cancer diagnosed between 50-60 years of age
* Per medical record and/or self-report, no evidence of disease (NED)

Non-Cancer Controls:

* Per self-report, no history of breast cancer

* Language verification: For both survivors and controls, prior to enrollment, all will be asked the following two questions by a CRC to verify English fluency necessary for participation in the study:

1. How well do you speak English? (must respond "Well" or "Very well" when given the choices of Very well, Well, Not well, Not at all, Don't know, or Refused)
2. What is your preferred language for healthcare? (must respond English)

Exclusion Criteria

All participants:

* As per medical record or self-report, diagnosis of neurodegenerative disorder that affects cognitive function (e.g. Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, Multiple Sclerosis, Dementia, Seizure Disorders, etc.)
* As per medical record or self-report, history of stroke or head injury resulting in a structural lesion on neuropsych imaging, persistent cognitive difficulties impacting work or daily life, or required cognitive rehabilitation
* As per medical record or self-report, a diagnosis of a major Axis I psychiatric disorder including Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorder, substance use disorder, Bipolar Disorder or Schizotypal personality disorder. Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorders include Schizophrenia, Schizophreniform disorder, Schizoaffective disorder, Delusional disorder, Brief psychotic disorder, and Attenuated Psychotic Disorder.
* As per medical record or self-report, visual or auditory impairment that would preclude ability to complete the assessments (e.g. history of significant macular degeneration or being unable to correct hearing with hearing aids)
* As per medical record or self-report, use of methotrexate (Amethopterin, Rhematrex, Trexall) or rituximab (Rituxin) for rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis or Crohn's disease, or cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan, Neosar) for lupus.
* As per medical record or self-report, participation in a conflicting (overlapping neurocognitive assessments) research study (i.e. MSK 18-294)

Breast Cancer Survivors:

* As per medical record or self-report, history of cancer recurrence
* As per medical record or self-report, any history of another cancer except nonmelanoma skin cancer or first breast cancer (a secondary breast cancer is exclusionary)
* As per medical record or self-report, breast cancer only treated with surgery

Non-Cancer Controls:

* As per medical record or self-report, history of treatment using radiation, chemotherapy, and/or Tamoxifen or Aromatase-inhibitors
* As per medical record or self-report, any history of cancer except non-melanoma skin cancer
Minimum Eligible Age

60 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

80 Years

Eligible Sex

FEMALE

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Sponsors

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Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Responsibility Role SPONSOR

Principal Investigators

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James Root, PhD

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Locations

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Memorial Sloan Kettering Basking Ridge (All Protocol Activities)

Basking Ridge, New Jersey, United States

Site Status RECRUITING

Memorial Sloan Kettering Monmouth (All protocol activities)

Middletown, New Jersey, United States

Site Status RECRUITING

Memorial Sloan Kettering Bergen (All Protocol Activities)

Montvale, New Jersey, United States

Site Status RECRUITING

Memorial Sloan Kettering Suffolk - Commack (All Protocol Activities)

Commack, New York, United States

Site Status RECRUITING

Memorial Sloan Kettering Westchester (All Protocol Activities)

Harrison, New York, United States

Site Status RECRUITING

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

New York, New York, United States

Site Status RECRUITING

Memorial Sloan Kettering Nassau (All Protocol Activities)

Uniondale, New York, United States

Site Status RECRUITING

Countries

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United States

Central Contacts

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James Root, PhD

Role: CONTACT

646-888-0035

Tim Ahles, PhD

Role: CONTACT

646-888-0048

Facility Contacts

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James Root, PhD

Role: primary

646-888-0035

James Root, PhD

Role: primary

646-888-0035

James Root, PhD

Role: primary

646-888-0035

James Root, PhD

Role: primary

646-888-0035

James Root, PhD

Role: primary

646-888-0035

James Root, PhD

Role: primary

646-888-0035

Tim Ahles, PhD

Role: backup

646-888-0048

James Root, PhD

Role: primary

646-888-0035

Related Links

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http://www.mskcc.org/mskcc/html/44.cfm

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Other Identifiers

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23-320

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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