Study probes hidden heart risks of common chemo drug

NCT ID NCT04042298

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 32 times

Summary

This study looked at how a common chemotherapy drug called 5-FU affects small blood vessels in cancer patients. Researchers measured blood flow in the skin of 62 people, including current and past 5-FU patients, those on other chemotherapies, and healthy volunteers. The goal was to better understand why 5-FU can cause heart problems, but this was an observational study, not a treatment trial.

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Locations

  • Lafene Health Center

    Manhattan, Kansas, 66502, United States

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