CPAP or breath-holding to reduce lung tumor motion
Part of Cancer, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study looks at whether using a CPAP breathing device or deep breath-holding can keep lung tumors from moving during targeted radiation. The goal is to improve safety and accuracy of stereotactic body radiation for lung cancer.
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Who can take part
- You will receive stereotactic body radiation treatment for lung cancer at MD Anderson
- You can and will sign the study-specific informed consent form
- You do not have a reason you cannot use a CPAP device
- You can cooperate with the study and understand instructions
- You do not have reduced consciousness
- You have not had certain recent surgeries (face, esophagus, stomach, or sinuses) within the last 3 months
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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