Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of Tumor Response and Cognitive Impairment in Breast Cancer Patients Undergoing Chemotherapy

April 4, 2012 updated by: Kettering Health Network

Magnetic Resonance Imaging of Tumor Response and Cognitive Impairment in Breast Cancer Patients Undergoing Anthracycline-based Systemic Chemotherapy

We will use magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to investigate tumor changes in women with breast cancer who are receiving anthracycline-based systemic chemotherapy. We will also use MRI and cognitive tests to study the possible effects of chemotherapy on the brains of these women. The results will be compared to a control group of normal healthy women. We will try to determine if MRI can be used to predict tumor response and cognitive changes related to the chemotherapy.

Study Overview

Status

Withdrawn

Conditions

Detailed Description

In this work we will utilize conventional magnetic resonance imaging as well as a set of advanced magnetic resonance imaging tools to investigate changes in tumor physiology and the human brain resulting from anthracycline-based systemic chemotherapy. We will recruit up to 15 subjects diagnosed with breast cancer and preparing for an anthracycline-based systemic chemotherapy regimen. Each subject will undergo the set of MR imaging tools before therapy, after one therapy session, after four therapy sessions, and at the conclusion of therapy. Conventional MRI methods will be used to quantify tumor-response to chemotherapy for each subject. A control group of up to 15 normal subjects will also be recruited and will undergo MR brain imaging twice with a gap of 6 months between scans. All subjects will also undergo a battery of neuropsychological tests at each imaging session. The results of the neuropsychological tests will be used to quantify cognitive changes for each subject. A final analysis will determine if the advanced MR modalities can be used to predict the response of tumors or human cognition to chemotherapy.

Study Type

Observational

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • United States
    • Ohio
      • Dayton, Ohio, United States, 45408
        • Medical Oncology Hematology Associates, Inc
      • Kettering, Ohio, United States, 45429
        • Innovation Center, Kettering Health Network

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.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

18 years to 65 years (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Genders Eligible for Study

Female

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Breast cancer cohort will be patients of Medical Oncology Hematology Associates Inc., Dayton, OH

Normal controls will be recruited from Kettering College of Medical Arts and the Kettering Health Network.

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Diagnosed with Adenocarcinoma(ER+ve, PR+ve)
  • Prescribed, but not yet begun, anthracycline based systemic chemotherapy
  • Not prescribed Avastin
  • Able to read and write in English
  • Have signed informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Diagnosed psychiatric disorder
  • Conditions that would preclude MRI (Pacemaker, metal objects in body, claustrophobia, pregnancy, etc.)
  • Serious, unstable medical or mental illness
  • Medical contraindication to any study procedure
  • Current alcohol or other substance use disorder (excluding nicotine)
  • Have not read and signed informed consent, or do not understand its contents

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

Cohorts and Interventions

Group / Cohort
Breast cancer, chemotherapy
Up to 15 women with breast cancer who are to undergo systemic anthracycline based chemotherapy.
Normal control
Up to 15 normal, healthy women.

Collaborators and Investigators

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Sponsor

Kettering Health Network

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Jason Parker, PhD, Kettering Health Network

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

December 1, 2009

Primary Completion (Actual)

October 1, 2011

Study Completion (Actual)

October 1, 2011

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

January 6, 2010

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

January 7, 2010

First Posted (Estimate)

January 8, 2010

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

April 5, 2012

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

April 4, 2012

Last Verified

April 1, 2012

More Information

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Keywords

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Other Study ID Numbers

  • KHNIC-P09-004

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