Scientists investigate why chemotherapy clouds thinking
NCT ID NCT03137095
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at why breast cancer patients often have trouble with memory, focus, and thinking after chemotherapy. Researchers will compare 150 women with breast cancer to healthy women of the same age using cognitive tests, blood samples, and optional brain MRIs. The goal is to understand how common these problems are and what biological changes might cause them.
What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If successful, this study could help explain why some breast cancer patients experience 'chemo brain' and point toward ways to prevent or manage it.
What could go wrong
This is an early observational study, not a treatment trial. It may not find clear causes or lead to immediate solutions.
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University of Rochester
RECRUITINGRochester, New York, 14642, United States
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