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Study NCT ID:
NCT06580002
Status:
RECRUITING
Last Update Posted:
2025-06-26
First Post:
2024-08-28
Is NOT Gene Therapy:
True
Has Adverse Events:
False
Brief Title:
Repurposing Riluzole for Cancer-Related Cognitive Impairment: A Pilot Trial
Sponsor:
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