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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Massachusetts General Hospital
RECRUITINGBoston, Massachusetts, 02114, United States
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Massachusetts General Hospital/North Shore Cancer Center
RECRUITINGSalem, Massachusetts, 01970, United States
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