Older Breast Cancer Patients: Risk for Cognitive Decline

Description

The goal of this study is to evaluate the impact of systemic therapy on cognition in older breast cancer patients, explore change in APE, LM and Cognition domains, measure associations between cognitive decline and QOL, and describe how genetic polymorphisms, inflammatory biomarkers, sleep and physical measures moderate cognitive outcomes. This study is being done nationally, with recruiting sites at Georgetown University, Montgomery General Hospital, Virginia Cancer Specialists, Washington Hospital Center, Reston Breast Care Specialists, Memorial Sloan-Kettering, Moffitt Cancer Center, City of Hope National Medical Center, Hackensack University Medical Center, Indiana University and University of California, Los Angeles.

Conditions

Cancer, Breast, Age-related Cognitive Decline, Cognitive Decline

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Study overview

The goal of this study is to evaluate the impact of systemic therapy on cognition in older breast cancer patients, explore change in APE, LM and Cognition domains, measure associations between cognitive decline and QOL, and describe how genetic polymorphisms, inflammatory biomarkers, sleep and physical measures moderate cognitive outcomes. This study is being done nationally, with recruiting sites at Georgetown University, Montgomery General Hospital, Virginia Cancer Specialists, Washington Hospital Center, Reston Breast Care Specialists, Memorial Sloan-Kettering, Moffitt Cancer Center, City of Hope National Medical Center, Hackensack University Medical Center, Indiana University and University of California, Los Angeles.

Older Breast Cancer Patients: Risk for Cognitive Decline. The Thinking and Living With Cancer (TLC) Study

Older Breast Cancer Patients: Risk for Cognitive Decline

Condition
Cancer, Breast
Intervention / Treatment

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Contacts and Locations

Washington

Georgetown University, Washington, District of Columbia, United States, 20007

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

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Eligibility Criteria

  • * being female
  • * Age 60+ at diagnosis of a new primary histological confirmed adenocarcinoma breast cancer
  • * AJCC stages 0-3 or planning neoadjuvant therapy
  • * In the judgment of the consenting professional, able to communicate well enough in English through verbal and written communication to complete the study assessments and provide informed consent
  • * If currently taking psychoactive medications (including, but not limited to anticonvulsants, antidepressants, and anxiolytics), dose must have been stable at least two months prior to enrollment.
  • * Participant report of no previous or current chemotherapy or hormonal treatment use (anastrazole, exemestane, etc.) This does not include hormonal replacement therapy, synthetic thyroid hormones, etc.
  • * being female
  • * Age 60+
  • * In the judgment of the consenting professional, able to communicate well enough in English through verbal and written communication to complete the study assessments and provide informed consent
  • * If currently taking psychoactive medications (including, but not limited to anticonvulsants, antidepressants, and anxiolytics), dose must have been stable at least two months prior to enrollment.
  • * Participant report of a history of formal diagnosis of neurological problems (i.e. Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, Multiple Sclerosis, Dementia, Seizure Disorders, brain tumors, etc.)
  • * Participant report of surgery on the brain for any reason (cancerous or non-cancerous tumors, subdural hematomas, AV malformations, increased intracranial pressure, etc.)
  • * Participant report of a history of stroke (with the exception of TIA if ≥1 year ago)
  • * Participant report of HIV/AIDS
  • * Participant report of moderate to severe head trauma (loss of consciousness \> 60 min or with evidence of structural brain changes on imaging)
  • * History of major psychiatric disorder (DSM-IV Axis 1) (i.e. major depressive disorder (untreated or poorly treated), bipolar disorders, schizophrenia, or substance abuse disorders (self-reported and/or stated in medical record).
  • * Participant report of a history of prior breast or other cancer with the exception of non-melanoma skin cancer. An exception for cases only: women who completed treatment for a previous cancer at least 5 years ago and have not undergone any chemotherapy or hormonal therapy. This previous cancer cannot be breast cancer.
  • * Participant report of previous or current chemotherapy or hormonal therapy use
  • * Participant use of methotrexate (Amethopterin, Rhematrex, Trexall) or rituximab (Rituxin) for rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis or Crohn's disease, or cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan, Neosar) for Lupus.
  • * Visual or hearing impairment that would preclude ability to complete interviews or neuropsychological testing, such as significant macular degeneration or being unable to correct hearing with hearing aides
  • * Non-English speaking
  • * To participate in the optional neuroimaging portion of the study:

Ages Eligible for Study

60 Years to 105 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study

FEMALE

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Collaborators and Investigators

Georgetown University,

Jeanne Mandelblatt, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center

Study Record Dates

2023-12-31