New hope for chemo brain: drug may shield memory during cancer treatment
NCT ID NCT07447050
First seen Mar 11, 2026 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 13 times
Summary
This study tests whether the drug riluzole can prevent memory and thinking problems (often called 'chemo brain') in people receiving chemotherapy for various cancers. About 24 adults with breast, lung, or other cancers will receive either riluzole or a placebo during their chemo. The goal is to see if riluzole helps maintain brain function and quality of life.
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Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of California Irvine
RECRUITINGOrange, California, 92868, United States
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