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Evaluating Biomarkers of Cognitive Dysfunction in Patients With Cancer
Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco
Summary
This study investigates the effects of brain radiotherapy on cognitive function by evaluating plasma biomarkers and apolipoprotein E (APOE) genotype in patients with primary or metastatic brain tumors. Standard brain radiotherapy is known to impact cognitive outcomes, yet the underlying biological mechanisms remain unclear.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
40
Start Date
2026-03-01
Completion Date
2028-05-31
Last Updated
2025-11-10
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
Blood sample
Blood sample will be collected
Brain magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
Brain MRI will be performed during the course of data collection
Brain Health Assessment
Brain Health Assessment will be performed during the course of data collection
Quality of Life (QoL) Questionnaire
QoL questionnaire will be given to participants during the course of data collection
Locations (1)
University of California, San Francisco
San Francisco, California, United States