NCT04490733

Brief Summary

The aims of this three-year study are to explore cognitive function under different stages of colorectal cancer (CRC) and its related factors; and understand its disturbance and coping process caused by cancer-induced cognitive impairment (CICI) from patient perspective; and further to test effect of dual-task walking on improving cognitive function in CRC patients.

Trial Health

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Trial Health Score

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Trial has exceeded expected completion date
Enrollment
355

participants targeted

Target at P50-P75 for not_applicable colorectal-cancer

Timeline
Completed

Started Aug 2020

Longer than P75 for not_applicable colorectal-cancer

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
recruiting

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

July 26, 2020

Completed
3 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

July 29, 2020

Completed
19 days until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

August 17, 2020

Completed
5.4 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

December 31, 2025

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

December 31, 2025

Completed
Last Updated

June 19, 2025

Status Verified

June 1, 2025

Enrollment Period

5.4 years

First QC Date

July 26, 2020

Last Update Submit

June 16, 2025

Conditions

Keywords

colorectal cancercognitive impairmentchemotherapydual-task walkingsurgery

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (4)

  • Self-report Questionnaire

    The questionnaires include (1) 37 items to assess perceived cognitive functioning and (2) 6 items to assess perceived cognitive impairment.

    In the cross-sectional design, data will be collected at a one-time point; in the longitudinal design and the randomized controlled trial, data will be collected at baseline and 3, 6, and 12 months follow-up.

  • Neuropsychological test battery

    A battery of neuropsychological tests will be used to assess cognitive domains of executive function.

    In the cross-sectional design, data will be collected at a one-time point; in the longitudinal design and the randomized controlled trial, data will be collected at baseline and 3, 6, and 12 months follow-up.

  • Neuropsychological test battery

    A battery of neuropsychological tests will be used to assess cognitive domains of attention.

    In the cross-sectional design, data will be collected at a one-time point; in the longitudinal design and the randomized controlled trial, data will be collected at baseline and 3, 6, and 12 months follow-up.

  • Neuropsychological test battery

    A battery of neuropsychological tests will be used to assess cognitive domains of memory.

    In the cross-sectional design, data will be collected at a one-time point; in the longitudinal design and the randomized controlled trial, data will be collected at baseline and 3, 6, and 12 months follow-up.

Secondary Outcomes (1)

  • Self-report Questionnaire

    In the cross-sectional design, data will be collected at a one-time point; in the longitudinal design and the randomized controlled trial, data will be collected at baseline and 3, 6, and 12 months follow-up.

Other Outcomes (2)

  • Self-report Questionnaire

    In the cross-sectional design, data will be collected at a one-time point; in the longitudinal design and the randomized controlled trial, data will be collected at baseline and 3, 6, and 12 months follow-up.

  • Self-report Questionnaire

    In the cross-sectional design, data will be collected at a one-time point; in the longitudinal design and the randomized controlled trial, data will be collected at baseline and 3, 6, and 12 months follow-up.

Study Arms (2)

Experimental group

EXPERIMENTAL

Participants in the experimental group will receive 3 times interventions during chemotherapy and 12 weekly phone calls or via LINE to assess barriers of dual-task walking.

Behavioral: dual-task walking

Control group

NO INTERVENTION

Participants in control group will receive usual care.

Interventions

Participants in the experimental group will receive 3 times interventions during chemotherapy and 12 weekly phone calls or via LINE to assess barriers of dual-task walking.

Experimental group

Eligibility Criteria

Age40 Years - 75 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • Patients with newly diagnosed stage I to III colorectal cancer.

You may not qualify if:

  • Patients with cancer other than colorectal cancer or have cancer recurrence.

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

National Taiwan University

Taipei, Taiwan

RECRUITING

Related Publications (1)

  • Yang HY, Chang YL, Lin BR, Chou YJ, Shun SC. Cognitive Function in Patients at Different Stages of Treatment for Colorectal Cancer: A Comparative Cross-Sectional Study. Semin Oncol Nurs. 2023 Aug;39(4):151446. doi: 10.1016/j.soncn.2023.151446. Epub 2023 May 13.

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Colorectal NeoplasmsCognitive Dysfunction

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Intestinal NeoplasmsGastrointestinal NeoplasmsDigestive System NeoplasmsNeoplasms by SiteNeoplasmsDigestive System DiseasesGastrointestinal DiseasesColonic DiseasesIntestinal DiseasesRectal DiseasesCognition DisordersNeurocognitive DisordersMental Disorders

Study Officials

  • Shiow-Ching Shun, PHD

    National Taiwan University

    STUDY CHAIR

Central Study Contacts

Shiow-Ching Shun, PHD

CONTACT

Shiow-Ching Shun, PHD

CONTACT

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
TRIPLE
Who Masked
PARTICIPANT, INVESTIGATOR, OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE CARE
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

July 26, 2020

First Posted

July 29, 2020

Study Start

August 17, 2020

Primary Completion

December 31, 2025

Study Completion

December 31, 2025

Last Updated

June 19, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-06

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