๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-07-11

Repurposing Riluzole for Cancer-Related Cognitive Impairment: A Pilot Trial (NCT06580002)

Repurposing Riluzole for Augmenting Brain-Derived Neuropathic Factor (BDNF) Levels and Cognitive Function in Patients Experiencing Cancer-Related Cognitive Impairment: An Interventional Pilot Clinical Trial

๐ŸŸข Recruiting Phase2 ๐Ÿ’Š Investigational Drug / Biologic Sponsor: University of California, Irvine

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

This is a phase 2a, randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled pilot clinical trial determining the impact of riluzole therapy on circulating brain derived neuropathic factor (BDNF) levels in cancer survivors (recently completing prior treatment regimens) or patients who have received whole brain radiation for benign or malignant tumors with cancer related cognitive impairment.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of California Irvine โ€” Orange, California

Age range: 18 Years

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

๐Ÿ“‹ "Do I Qualify?" โ€” 1-Minute Self Screener

Instant Checklist

Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria โ†—

๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)

  • Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of California Irvine โ€” Orange, California

๐Ÿ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (877) 827-8839

Email: ucstudy@uci.edu

Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.

๐Ÿ’ฐ Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

  • 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
  • Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA ยง 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
  • Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.

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๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
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