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At a Glance
Age
18 and older
Sex
Any
Study type
Observational
Participants needed
60 (estimated)
Sponsor
Joseph McCollom · Other
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for patients with colorectal cancer who will start chemotherapy. Participants will help researchers understand how chemotherapy affects thinking and memory.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
You may be able to join if
I have been diagnosed with colorectal cancer.
I will be treated with chemotherapy.
I have not received chemotherapy before this study.
I can provide consent to participate in the study.
You may not be able to join if
I have received any anti-cancer treatments before this study.
I have mental difficulties that would prevent me from completing surveys.
I am pregnant or breastfeeding.
I have known brain metastases.
I do not speak English.
I have been diagnosed with a neuro-cognitive disorder.
Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria.
The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can
confirm whether you qualify.
Think this trial could be right for you?
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The purpose of this research study is to see how the brain changes in patients receiving chemotherapy (cytotoxic drug) treatment for colon or rectal cancer at Parkview Cancer Institute. This information will be used to identify helpful tests to diagnose individuals at risk for developing difficulties with thinking and memory due to their cancer treatments.
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* Signed written informed consent must be obtained and documented according to International Conference on Harmonisation (ICH)- Good Clinical Practice (GCP), the local regulatory requirements, and permission to use private health information in accordance with the Health Insuran…
Inclusion Criteria:
* Signed written informed consent must be obtained and documented according to International Conference on Harmonisation (ICH)- Good Clinical Practice (GCP), the local regulatory requirements, and permission to use private health information in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) prior to study-specific screening procedures. Must be able to provide study-specific informed consent prior to study entry.
* A histologically-confirmed colorectal tumor
* Patients who will be treated with cytotoxic chemotherapies including Capecitabine, Oxaliplatin, 5 fluorouracil, and Irinotecan are eligible.
* Patients must not have received cytotoxic chemotherapy previous to enrollment.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Prior administration of anti-cancer chemotherapy, radiotherapy, immunotherapy, or investigational agents
* Patients having mental incompetence as assessed by study PI, which would hinder completion of the surveys
* Pregnant or breastfeeding
* Any known brain metastases
* Non-English speaking patients
* Patients who have been diagnosed with any neuro-cognitive disorder including traumatic brain injuries, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, Huntington's disease, and Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease.
* Patients deemed inappropriate to participate in this study by the study PI or coordinator will be excluded.
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