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Neurological Effects of Chemotherapy and Radiation Therapy in Patients With Colon Cancer

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Summary

RATIONALE: Learning about the long-term effects of chemotherapy and radiation therapy on brain function may help doctors plan cancer treatments.

PURPOSE: This clinical trial is looking at the neurological effects of chemotherapy and radiation therapy in patients with colon cancer.

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OBJECTIVES:

Primary

Identify the nature and long-term ramifications of CNS injury as a result of cancer treatment in patients with colon cancer.

Secondary

Analyze differences in cognitive measures and MRI data in these patients.
Correlate MRI measures with cognitive performance in these patients.

OUTLINE: Patients undergo cognitive performance assessment and MRI.

PROJECTED ACCRUAL: A total of 42 patients will be accrued for this study.

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Eligibility Criteria

DISEASE CHARACTERISTICS:

Diagnosis of colon cancer
Received chemotherapy and radiotherapy for colon cancer

PATIENT CHARACTERISTICS:

Not specified

PRIOR CONCURRENT THERAPY:

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Study is for people with:

Colon Cancer

Estimated Enrollment:

42

Study ID:

NCT00410618

Recruitment Status:

Completed

Sponsor:

University of Arizona

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There is 1 Location for this study

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Arizona Cancer Center at University of Arizona Health Sciences Center
Tucson Arizona, 85724, United States

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Study is for people with:

Colon Cancer

Estimated Enrollment:

42

Study ID:

NCT00410618

Recruitment Status:

Completed

Sponsor:


University of Arizona

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