Cognition and Patients With Lung Cancer
This study explores thinking and memory problems, sometimes called 'chemofog', in people diagnosed with operable non-small cell lung cancer. These problems can affect daily life and quality of life. The study wants to find out when these difficulties appear during treatment, which specific mental abilities (like memory or attention) are most affected, and how much they bother patients. Researchers will also look at other factors like mood, tiredness, and social background, as these might influence how much 'chemofog' someone experiences. Understanding these issues better will help doctors and nurses offer more support and improve the lives of people with lung cancer.
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Vad handlar denna studie om?
When people are treated for cancer, some find they have difficulties with their thinking and memory. This is sometimes called 'chemofog' or 'cancer-related cognitive impairment'. It can involve things like forgetting names, struggling to focus, or taking longer to process information. While usually mild, these issues can make everyday tasks harder, affect returning to work, and generally impact quality of life.
This study focuses specifically on people in the UK who have been diagnosed with localized non-small cell lung cancer that can be treated with surgery. The main aim is to understand better when these memory and thinking problems start during treatment, what specific brain functions are affected (like memory, attention, or concentration), and how much they bother the patient. We also want to see if other things, like your mood, how tired you feel, or your social situation, affect these problems.
By gathering this information over time, researchers hope to get a clearer picture of 'chemofog' in lung cancer patients. This understanding is crucial because it can help medical teams offer better support and advice to patients, making a real difference to their well-being during and after cancer treatment.
Viktiga punkter
- Exploring why some lung cancer patients experience 'chemofog' (memory/thinking problems).
- Focuses on people with localized, operable non-small cell lung cancer.
- Participation involves completing online questionnaires and thinking tests from home.
- Aims to understand when these problems start and what affects them.
- Hopes to improve support and quality of life for future patients.
Vem kan vara berättigad?
This study is looking for adults aged between 18 and 74 who have been diagnosed with a specific type of lung cancer called localized non-small cell lung cancer, which is suitable for surgical treatment. You would need to be comfortable using a computer, tablet, or phone to fill out online questionnaires from your home.
Some things would mean you couldn't take part. For example, if you already have a known memory or thinking problem, or if you have certain existing medical conditions like Parkinson's disease, dementia, or a history of a stroke. If you've had cancer treatment within the last 10 years, or have certain current health problems that could affect your thinking, you also wouldn't be able to join. Lastly, the study materials are in French, so you would need to be able to read and understand French to participate.
Kan denna studie passa dig?
Svara på dessa snabba frågor för att se om du kan vara berättigad. Detta är endast en vägledning — forskarteamet fattar det slutgiltiga beslutet.
- Are you between 18 and 74 years old?
- Do you have localized, operable non-small cell lung cancer?
- Can you read and understand French?
- Do you have access to a phone, tablet, or computer with internet at home?
- Do you NOT have a pre-existing memory or thinking problem?
Vad innebär deltagande?
If you decide to take part in this study, you would primarily be asked to complete a series of online questionnaires and cognitive tests from your home. These are designed to check your memory, attention, and other thinking skills, and to understand how you feel. You would need access to a phone, tablet, or computer and the internet to complete these tasks on a platform called Cleanweb. The study aims to follow you over time to see how your thinking and memory might change during and after your lung cancer treatment.
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Platser (1)
- Hôpital Cochin - Service de pneumologieVerifierat postnummerParis, Frankrike
Vanliga frågor
What does 'chemofog' mean?
'Chemofog' is a common term for memory and thinking problems that some people experience during or after cancer treatment.
Will I have to take any new medicines in this study?
No, this study only involves completing questionnaires and cognitive tests; no new medicines are given.
Hur länge kommer jag att vara involverad i studien?
The study aims to monitor your memory and thinking skills over time, so you would be involved for a period during and after your treatment, with details provided by the research team.
Do I need to go to a clinic for appointments?
No, you will complete the questionnaires and cognitive tests from home using your own computer, tablet, or phone.
What kind of lung cancer is this study for?
This study is for people with localized, operable non-small cell lung cancer.
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