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Fallopian Tube CancerNCT01591772

Structural and Functional Imaging and Cognitive Functions in Ovarian Cancer

An observational study of Fallopian Tube Cancer and Ovarian Cancer, run by Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center at 1 site in United States.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

The purpose of this study is to learn about possible changes in brain anatomy and function, and in thinking abilities, such as memory skills, in patients with ovarian cancer who receive treatment with chemotherapy. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 21 to 70 years, women onlyHealthy volunteers can take part
What is being tested?
Neuroimaging & Neuropsychological Evaluation
How many people
36 participants
Where
1 siteUnited States
Study dates
24 Apr 2012to 25 May 2022
Phase
Observational
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 21 to 70 years
  • Women only
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Adult, Older adult

Study population: Patients will be identified and recruited by physicians in the Gynecologic Medical Oncology Clinic at MSKCC.

Who may be able to join

  • diagnosed with stage I-IV ovarian, peritoneal or fallopian tube cancer
  • completed first-line taxane and platinum-based chemotherapy 1-4 months prior to being enrolled in the study (can be on bevacizumab maintenance)
  • in remission of their disease at the time of enrollment between 21 and 70 years of age
  • fluent in English
  • in the judgment of the consenting professional, have capacity to give consent
  • Healthy Control Inclusion Criteria:
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  • no diagnosis of cancer except basal cell carcinoma
  • between 21 and 70 years of age
  • fluent in English
  • has a mini-mental state exam (MMSE) score of 26 or higher
  • in the judgment of the consenting professional, have capacity to give consent

Who cannot join

  • active or recurrent disease, or diagnosis of another cancer (except basal cell carcinoma) as per medical records at the time of enrollment
  • exposure to chemotherapy or radiation therapy for any medical condition unrelated to ovarian cancer
  • on hormonal therapy at the time of enrollment
  • neurological disorder or moderate to severe head trauma (loss of consciousness > 60 min)
  • neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, etc.
  • self-reported Axis I psychiatric disorder (DSM-IV), major affective disorder (untreated), bipolar disorder, schizophrenia
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  • unable to complete cognitive tests
  • with standard contraindications to MRI examinations
  • Healthy Control Exclusion Criteria:
  • exposure to chemotherapy or radiation therapy for any medical condition
  • on hormone replacement therapy at the time of enrollment
  • neurological disorder or moderate to severe head trauma (loss of consciousness > 60 min)
  • neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, etc.

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

United States1 site
  • Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

    New York, New York, 10065

Other trials in United States

About this study

The purpose of this study is to learn about possible changes in brain anatomy and function, and in thinking abilities, such as memory skills, in patients with ovarian cancer who receive treatment with chemotherapy. Cancer patients treated with chemotherapy may experience changes in thinking abilities, and these may interfere with quality of life. Most of the research to date has involved patients with breast cancer, and there are no studies in women with ovarian cancer looking at at treatment-related changes in brain anatomy and function.

Being tested
Neuroimaging & Neuropsychological Evaluation
Keywords
FALLOPIAN TUBE, OVARY, PERITONEUM, Quality of Life, structural MRI, functional MRI, neuropsychological assessment, 12-075
Medical subject headings
Fallopian Tube Neoplasms, Ovarian Neoplasms

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Neuroimaging & Neuropsychological EvaluationOther

    Will undergo structural and functional MRI scans on a Siemens 3T Magnetom Tim Trio research scanner located at the Citigroup Biomedical Imaging Center at Weill Cornell Medical Center (WCMC), which is adjacent to the MSKCC campus. Patients do not undergo routine clinical brain MRIs as part of their assessment and treatment, and the brain MRI scans to be performed in this study are for research purposes only. The MRI scan takes approximately 60 minutes to complete, and about 15 minutes will be required for instructions prior to initiating the study. The MRI studies will be reviewed by a neuroradiologist (Dr. Karimi) to rule out gross structural CNS abnormalities; in case any abnormalities considered to require clinical follow-up are detected, the subject will be contacted and referred for follow-up with their treating physician. Patients will undergo a brief neuropsychological test battery at MSKCC or at Citigroup Biomedical Imaging Center at WCMC

  • Neuroimaging & Neuropsychological EvaluationOther

    Will undergo structural and functional MRI scans on a Siemens 3T Magnetom Tim Trio research scanner located at the Citigroup Biomedical Imaging Center at Weill Cornell Medical Center (WCMC), which is adjacent to the MSKCC campus. Patients do not undergo routine clinical brain MRIs as part of their assessment and treatment, and the brain MRI scans to be performed in this study are for research purposes only. The MRI scan takes approximately 60 minutes to complete, and about 15 minutes will be required for instructions prior to initiating the study. The MRI studies will be reviewed by a neuroradiologist (Dr. Karimi) to rule out gross structural CNS abnormalities; in case any abnormalities considered to require clinical follow-up are detected, the subject will be contacted and referred for follow-up with their treating physician. Patients will undergo a brief neuropsychological test battery at MSKCC or at Citigroup Biomedical Imaging Center at WCMC

Study groups in NCT01591772
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
diagnosed with ovarian that recieved chemoNot described
Receives: Other: Neuroimaging & Neuropsychological Evaluation
healthy controlsNot described
Receives: Other: Neuroimaging & Neuropsychological Evaluation

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. alterations in regional brain volume

    will undergo structural MRI scans on a Siemens 3T Magnetom Tim Trio research scanner located at the Citigroup Biomedical Imaging Center at Weill Cornell Medical Center (WCMC), which is adjacent to the MSKCC campus. Three to five T1 weighted sagittal slices are collected to localize the anterior and posterior commissures. Functional imaging: Blood Oxygenation Level-Dependent (BOLD) contrast imaging, which reflects changes in venous deoxyhemoglobin associated with neuronal activity, will be used.

    Measured: 1 year

  2. dorsolateral prefrontal cortex

    will undergo functional MRI scans on a Siemens 3T Magnetom Tim Trio research scanner located at the Citigroup Biomedical Imaging Center at Weill Cornell Medical Center (WCMC), which is adjacent to the MSKCC campus.Three to five T1 weighted sagittal slices are collected to localize the anterior and posterior commissures. Functional imaging: Blood Oxygenation Level-Dependent (BOLD) contrast imaging, which reflects changes in venous deoxyhemoglobin associated with neuronal activity, will be used.

    Measured: 1 year

Secondary outcomes (1)
  1. neuropsychological functions

    Patients will undergo a brief neuropsychological test battery at MSKCC or at Citigroup Biomedical Imaging Center at WCMC. All subjects will undergo a neuropsychological evaluation including standardized tests of attention and working memory, executive functions, and memory considering that these domains have been shown to be particularly sensitive to cancer treatment-induced cognitive dysfunction.

    Measured: 1 year

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted4 May 2012 (estimated)
  2. Study start24 Apr 2012
  3. Primary completion25 May 2022
  4. Study completion25 May 2022

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Observational
Observational model
Case crossover
Time perspective
Prospective
Enrolment
36 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT01591772
Sponsor's protocol ID
12-075
Status last verified
May 2022
First submitted
30 Apr 2012
Last updated
1 Jun 2022
Results posted
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

An observational study of Fallopian Tube Cancer and Ovarian Cancer, run by Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center at 1 site in United States.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 11 inclusion and 13 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 1 Jun 2022. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

alterations in regional brain volume (time frame: 1 year). The study lists 2 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 1 Jun 2022.

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