A Study Evaluating Cognition, Insulin Resistance and Omega-3s (RACIR O-3) in Breast Cancer Survivors
Purpose
We are studying the relationships between cognitive function, insulin resistance, and omega-3 fatty acids in the blood and from the diet among breast cancer survivors and women without a history of cancer diagnoses. We hope to learn more about how to potentially protect breast cancer patients from uncomfortable mental changes during and after treatment for breast cancer, such as “chemo brain”.
This is a completely remote study, meaning all study tasks can be completed from the comfort of home. Enrolled participants will complete several online surveys and questionnaires, a Zoom video call for additional assessments, and will be sent materials to complete finger-stick blood sample collections from the comfort of home over a period of 3-4 weeks.
The information we gain from this research study will help us design a future clinical trial to test if dietary interventions can help reduce or prevent cognitive changes like chemo brain in breast cancer patients.
Could this study be right for you?
- Accepts healthy volunteers - YES
- Females
- Age 45-75 years
- Post-menopausal (at least 12 months no menses)
- Stage I-III Breast Cancer diagnosis
- 1-4 years post initial breast cancer diagnosis
- No diagnosis of diabetes
- English speaking