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A common over-the-counter medication combined with a home exercise program could help ease cognitive issues for cancer<\/a> patients.<\/p>\n

That\u2019s according to a study from the University of Rochester, which tested the effects of physical activity and low-dose ibuprofen on patients receiving chemotherapy treatment.<\/p>\n

“Chemo brain” (also called chemotherapy-related cognitive impairment, or CRCI) is a known side effect of cancer treatment<\/a> that can affect memory, concentration and multitasking ability. Up to 80% of people who receive chemo experience some degree of cognitive impairment, previous studies have shown.<\/p>\n

BRAIN AGING MAY ACCELERATE AFTER CANCER TREATMENT, STUDY SUGGESTS<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Rochester\u2019s phase 2 trial studied 86 adult cancer patients in New York undergoing chemotherapy who were experiencing cognitive problems. The average age was 53 and nearly 89% of participants were women, according to a university press release.<\/p>\n

Patients were randomly assigned to one of four groups. One group participated in home exercise<\/a> designed specifically for cancer patients, a second group combined the exercises with ibuprofen (200 milligrams, or one pill, twice a day), the third group took ibuprofen alone and a fourth took a placebo alone.<\/p>\n

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The exercise program consisted of low to moderate-intensity activity, including progressive walking and training<\/a> with resistance bands.<\/p>\n

“This is one of the first studies specifically designed to assess these interventions for cancer-related cognitive impairment during chemotherapy in patients with multiple diseases<\/a> using both performance-based cognitive assessments and patient-reported outcomes,” said lead author Michelle C. Janelsins, Ph.D., MPH, of the University of Rochester and the Wilmot Cancer Institute, in the press release.<\/p>\n

After six weeks, exercise was linked to the clearest improvements in attention and cognitive function, according to input from family and friends<\/a>. Those in the group who combined exercise and placebo showed better attention levels compared to those who took just a placebo.<\/p>\n

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Participants who took only ibuprofen also showed greater cognitive improvements than the placebo group.<\/p>\n

The findings suggest that ibuprofen may provide some improvement in cognitive function, although the benefits appeared to be smaller and less consistent than those seen with exercise.<\/p>\n

This suggests that inflammation may contribute to cancer-related cognitive impairment, and that anti-inflammatory medications<\/a> could be an effective therapeutic approach.<\/p>\n

“We are encouraged by the findings of this trial that suggest possible benefits of both interventions for some cognitive domains,” Janelsins said. “Clearly, we saw a more pronounced effect with exercise, which is notable considering the multiple health benefits of exercise<\/a> for cancer survivors.”<\/p>\n

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No adverse side effects were reported during the trial.<\/p>\n

The findings were published in Cancer, the peer-reviewed journal of the American Cancer Society.<\/p>\n

There were some limitations of the study<\/a>, the researchers noted, including the small sample size and short duration. The effects were also not consistent across every measure of cognitive function.<\/p>\n

As the majority of participants were women, the findings may not be generalized to broader populations.<\/p>\n

Researchers are planning larger phase 3 trials to confirm whether ibuprofen and exercise can effectively improve chemo-related cognitive impairment.<\/p>\n

“Since we saw cognitive benefits in some domains and not others, we will also consider additional doses and longer durations in future research trials,” said Janelsins.<\/p>\n

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Investigators emphasized that patients should speak with their oncology team<\/a> before starting ibuprofen or exercise interventions during chemotherapy, as certain treatments or medical conditions could increase the risk of side effects and complications.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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