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Semiconductor-Embedded Fabric Headbands for the Improvement of Cancer-Related Cognitive Impairment in Breast and Gynecologic Cancer Patients who have Completed Chemotherapy, HEADBAND Trial

Trial Status: active

This clinical trial studies whether semiconductor-embedded fabric headbands work to improve cancer-related cognitive impairment in breast and gynecologic cancer patients who have completed chemotherapy. People with breast or gynecologic cancer who have undergone chemotherapy treatment are at risk for cancer-related cognitive impairment, also known as "chemo-fog" or "chemo-brain", which is a known side effect of chemotherapy. There are no known treatments to manage the symptoms or progression of cancer-related cognitive impairment. The headbands used in this study use semiconductor-embedded fabric to increase blood circulation when activated with heat from the body. Previous research has shown that semiconductor-embedded fabric releases infrared waves and negative ions, which may help with inflammation and pain pathways in the body. This may be an effective way to improve cancer-related cognitive impairment in breast and gynecologic cancer patients who have completed chemotherapy.