Chemo-brain mystery: study tracks thinking changes in older breast cancer patients

NCT ID NCT02290834

First seen Jan 04, 2026 · Last updated May 10, 2026 · Updated 15 times

Summary

This study is for women aged 60 and older with newly diagnosed breast cancer who are scheduled for chemotherapy. Researchers want to understand how chemotherapy affects thinking skills and the brain over time. Participants will complete thinking tests and some may have brain scans. The goal is to learn more about 'chemo-brain' and who might be at risk.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Massachusetts General Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02114, United States

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  • Massachusetts General Hospital/North Shore Cancer Center

    RECRUITING

    Salem, Massachusetts, 01970, United States

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