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Official title Riluzole For Preventing Cognitive Dysfunction in Ca Pts Receiving Chemo (REFOCUS): Pilot Trial
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07447050
What this study is testing
What is Riluzole?
Riluzole is an investigational medicine, being studied as a potential treatment for breast cancer.
Plain-language explanation of the investigational treatment - it is being studied and is not an approved or proven therapy. The study team can confirm the details.
- What it's testing
- This is a phase II single-arm, Phase 2a, randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled pilot clinical trial determining efficacy of riluzole in preventing cognitive dysfunction in subjects with cancer, who are receiving chemotherapy.
- Phase 2: a mid-size study of how well it works
- You might receive a placebo (an inactive treatment) instead of the study drug, decided by chance. You may not know which one you got.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older
You may be able to join if
- Female and male patients diagnosed with cancer and planned to receive an anthracycline- or platinum- containing chemotherapy regimen.
- ≥18 years of age.
- Life expectancy \> 6 months
- Able to provide informed consent.
- Patients must agree to complete and be able to complete the questionnaires and computerized assessments used to measure functional outcomes. Note...
You likely can't join if
- Presence of primary brain tumors or brain metastases.
- Receive a primary chemotherapy regimen that does not include anthracycline- or platinum- containing chemotherapy.
- Unwilling to undergo neuropsychological assessments necessary for the study.
- Patients who are breastfeeding, pregnant or are planning to get pregnant during the study period. POCBP must have a negative pregnancy test at...
- History of or suspected hypersensitivity to riluzole or to any of its excipients.
- Patients taking or planned to take medications/substances with potential drug-drug interactions: pixantrone, current smoker (defined as having smoked...
See the full eligibility criteria
- Female and male patients diagnosed with cancer and planned to receive an anthracycline- or platinum- containing chemotherapy regimen.
- ≥18 years of age.
- Life expectancy \> 6 months
- Able to provide informed consent.
- Patients must agree to complete and be able to complete the questionnaires and computerized assessments used to measure functional outcomes. Note: Patients who have visual impairment or have degenerative conditions...
- Presence of primary brain tumors or brain metastases.
- Receive a primary chemotherapy regimen that does not include anthracycline- or platinum- containing chemotherapy.
- Unwilling to undergo neuropsychological assessments necessary for the study.
- Patients who are breastfeeding, pregnant or are planning to get pregnant during the study period. POCBP must have a negative pregnancy test at screening if there is suspicion of pregnancy. Patients who are considered...
- History of or suspected hypersensitivity to riluzole or to any of its excipients.
- Patients taking or planned to take medications/substances with potential drug-drug interactions: pixantrone, current smoker (defined as having smoked within the last month), abametapir, cannabis, capmatinib, lapatinib...
- Hepatic impairment as indicated by: AST and/or ALT ≥ 3 X upper limit normal (ULN).
- Have serious pre-existing medical conditions that, in the judgment of the investigator, would preclude participation in this study.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Orange, California, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Orange, California, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.