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Pulmonary Rehabilitation for Lung Cancer

Q: Is Pulmonary Rehabilitation generally regarded as secure for individuals?

<p>The safety of Pulmonary Rehabilitation was evaluated as a 2 on our scale due to the fact that it is in Phase 2 trials and there are some findings demonstrating its security, but no reports confirming efficacy.</p>

Q: Are there still opportunities to partake in this research endeavor?

<p>According to clinicaltrials.gov, this medical trial is not currently accepting participants. The study was first posted in January 2008 and has had its details updated most recently on December 6th 2022. Despite this particular research project having stalled, there are 1636 other studies presently recruiting patients across the globe.</p>

Phase 2

Waitlist Available

Led By Vickie Shannon, BS,MD

Research Sponsored by M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial

Must have

Patients with anatomically resectable lung tumors who are deemed surgically inoperable based on preoperative pulmonary function testing FEV1 < 80% pred; DLCO < 80% pred; FEV1ppo < 40% pred; DLCO ppo < 40% pred AND VO2 peak < 60% predicted or < 15 ml/kg/min

Patients deemed surgically inoperable based on poor performance status (ECOG score 2-3)

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up 2 years

Awards & highlights

Study Summary

This trial is testing whether pulmonary rehabilitation can help people with poor lung function become eligible for surgery, and whether it improves health after surgery.

Who is the study for?

This trial is for lung cancer patients who can't have surgery due to poor lung function or other health issues but are otherwise stable. They should be able to perform some exercise without severe heart problems, not have bone metastasis, severe pulmonary hypertension, serious heart failure, or active psychiatric illness that could interfere.Check my eligibility

What is being tested?

The study is testing if a program of pulmonary rehabilitation (special exercises and therapies for the lungs) before surgery can improve lung function enough to make patients eligible for surgery and help them recover better after the operation.See study design

What are the potential side effects?

Pulmonary rehabilitation generally has minimal side effects but may include muscle soreness and fatigue. The questionnaire poses no physical risks but might cause emotional discomfort if sensitive topics are discussed.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below

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My lung function tests show I can't have surgery for my lung tumor.

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I am considered not fit for surgery due to my limited ability to perform daily activities.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ 2 years

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~2 years

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 2 years for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.

Primary outcome measures

Treatment Success (conversion from ineligible to eligible status for lung resection following Pulmonary rehabilitation (PR))

Secondary outcome measures

Examine health of pulmonary rehabilitation participants after surgery.

Trial Design

1Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Group I: Pulmonary RehabilitationExperimental Treatment2 Interventions

Pulmonary Rehabilitation - Rehabilitation treatment given over about 3-4 weeks. Questionnaire regarding quality-of-life that lasts about 30 minutes.

Treatment

First Studied

Drug Approval Stage

How many patients have taken this drug

Pulmonary Rehabilitation

2011

Completed Phase 4

~1640

0 / 2Eligibility criteria met

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Who is running the clinical trial?

M.D. Anderson Cancer CenterLead Sponsor

2,966 Previous Clinical Trials

1,804,706 Total Patients Enrolled

Vickie Shannon, BS,MDPrincipal InvestigatorM.D. Anderson Cancer Center

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

Is Pulmonary Rehabilitation generally regarded as secure for individuals?

"The safety of Pulmonary Rehabilitation was evaluated as a 2 on our scale due to the fact that it is in Phase 2 trials and there are some findings demonstrating its security, but no reports confirming efficacy."

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Are there still opportunities to partake in this research endeavor?

"According to clinicaltrials.gov, this medical trial is not currently accepting participants. The study was first posted in January 2008 and has had its details updated most recently on December 6th 2022. Despite this particular research project having stalled, there are 1636 other studies presently recruiting patients across the globe."

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Recent research and studies

clinicaltrials.govStudy

Effect of Pulmonary Rehabilitation on Surgical Outcomes in the Cancer Setting

2008. "Effect of Pulmonary Rehabilitation on Surgical Outcomes in the Cancer Setting". ClinicalTrials.gov. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT00618553.