Status:

COMPLETED

The Effects of Physical Activity and Low-Dose Ibuprofen on Cognitive Function in Cancer Patients

Lead Sponsor:

University of Rochester

Collaborating Sponsors:

National Institutes of Health (NIH)

National Cancer Institute (NCI)

Conditions:

Cancer-related Cognitive Difficulties

Eligibility:

All Genders

18+ years

Phase:

PHASE2

Brief Summary

This research seeks to determine if a combination of low-dose ibuprofen along with a structured home-based walking and progressive resistance exercise program, EXCAP, will be effective in reducing cog...

Detailed Description

To conduct a feasibility pilot to assess preliminary efficacy of a 6 week course of ibuprofen (200 mg BID with does 8 hours apart) and a structured home based walking/progressive resistance program, E...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Must report cognitive difficulties of 3 or higher on a 0-10 scale
  • Must provide informed consent
  • Be able to read English
  • Have a primary diagnosis of cancer
  • Be able to swallow medication
  • Women of child-bearing potential must not be pregnant or become pregnant during the 6 week study
  • Agree not to take NSAIDs during the 6 week intervention period
  • Be scheduled to receive at least 2 additional cycles of oral or IV chemotherapy over the 42-day study period.
  • Must have the approval of their treating physician to begin the exercise program and receive the ibuprofen
  • Must be over 18 years of age

Exclusion

  • Currently taking a consistent dosage of a NSAID at least 3 days a week for the last 3 months that is over 400mg daily
  • Have an allergy to ibuprofen
  • Be identified as in active or maintenance stage of exercise behavior as assessed by the single-item exercise stages of change short form
  • have physical limitations that contraindicate participation in sub-maximal physiological fitness testing or a low to moderate home-based walking and progressive resistance program
  • have a history of peptic ulcer disease within the last 12 months
  • Diagnosed with a neurodegenerative disease
  • Had a myocardial infraction within the past 6 months
  • Patients with a neutropenic episode during the first cycle of chemotherapy or at high risk for a neutropenic episode during future chemotherapy cycles at the treating physicians discretion
  • Have confirmed metastatic disease to the central nervous system
  • Have been hospitalized for a major psychiatric illness within the last 5 years

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

November 1 2010

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

December 1 2020

Estimated Enrollment :

110 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT01238120

Start Date

November 1 2010

End Date

December 1 2020

Last Update

May 5 2021

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University of Rochester

Rochester, New York, United States, 14642