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CPAP or Deep Inspiration Breath Hold for Lung Cancer
Study Summary
This trial is testing two methods to see which is better at reducing tumor movement during radiation therapy for lung cancer.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
You may be eligible if you check βYesβ for the criteria belowTimeline
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Side effects data
From 2014 Phase 2 trial β’ 53 Patients β’ NCT01187771Trial Design
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- I have not had surgery on my face, esophagus, stomach, or sinuses in the last 3 months.I am experiencing periods of reduced consciousness.My lung cancer or its spread to the lung is visible on a CT scan.I will get a specific type of radiation therapy at MD Anderson.You are unable to use a CPAP machine for medical reasons.I have been diagnosed with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.
- Group 1: Treatment (CT simulation, CPAP, DIBH, SBRT, BiPAP)
- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are recruitment efforts ongoing for this experiment?
"Affirmative. According to information found on clinicaltrials.gov, this medical trial is actively searching for suitable participants and was initially posted on March 16th 2018 with the latest edit being made September 22nd 2022. 30 individuals are needed from a single location."
How many participants are being recruited for this clinical research?
"Affirmative. Based on the data hosted at clinicaltrials.gov, this medical trial is currently seeking to recruit participants - with a total of 30 patients from 1 site being accepted since its initial posting on March 16th 2018 and subsequent editing on September 22nd 2022."
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