Using a breathing device during lung cancer treatment
Part of Cancer, Infections, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This trial tests if using a simple breathing exercise device (called an incentive spirometer) during chemo and radiation for advanced lung cancer can help improve breathing outcomes and overall recovery.
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Who can take part
- You have advanced non-small-cell lung cancer (the most common type of lung cancer).
- You are healthy enough to be up and about (ECOG score 0 or 1).
- You are scheduled to receive chemotherapy and radiation together.
- You are 18 years old or older.
- You have not had past lung or chest surgery.
- You do not use home oxygen currently and have no active lung infection or certain other lung problems seen on a CT scan.
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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