Two medications to protect nerves during chemo for colorectal cancer
Treatments studied
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This trial is testing two medications (memantine and rosuvastatin) that may protect your nerves from damage during chemotherapy. It is for people with stage III or IV colorectal cancer who are about to start a specific chemo regimen (FOLFOX or XELOX).
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older.
- You have colorectal cancer that is stage III or IV.
- You have not received chemotherapy before that could harm your nerves.
- You do not have diabetes or other conditions that cause nerve damage.
- You have no other active cancer besides colorectal cancer.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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