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New treatment option for Lung Carcinoma
Official title Continuous Positive Airway Pressure Device or Deep Inspiration Breath Hold in Reducing Tumor Motion in Patients Undergoing Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy for Lung Cancer
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT03422302
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- This pilot phase I/II trial studies how well a continuous positive airway pressure device or deep inspiration breath hold works in reducing tumor movement in patients undergoing stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) for lung cancer. The continuous positive airway pressure device works by blowing air into the lungs while patients wear a face mask or nozzle to help expand their airways and lungs.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older
You may be able to join if
- The patient will receive stereotactic body radiotherapy in the Thoracic Radiation Oncolcogy Service at MD Anderson.
You likely can't join if
- The patient has a contra-indication for using a CPAP device.
- The patient has not signed a study-specific informed consent for this study.
- The patient is uncooperative.
- The patient has reduced consciousness.
- The patient has sustained trauma or burns to the face.
- The patient has undergone any facial, esophageal, gastric or sinus surgery within the last 3 months.
See the full eligibility criteria
- The patient will receive stereotactic body radiotherapy in the Thoracic Radiation Oncolcogy Service at MD Anderson.
- The patient has a contra-indication for using a CPAP device.
- The patient has not signed a study-specific informed consent for this study.
- The patient is uncooperative.
- The patient has reduced consciousness.
- The patient has sustained trauma or burns to the face.
- The patient has undergone any facial, esophageal, gastric or sinus surgery within the last 3 months.
- The patient has idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) as documented in their medical history.
- Adults who are unable to consent, individuals who are not yet adults, pregnant women and prisoners will be excluded from this study.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Houston, Texas, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Houston, Texas, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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