Osteopathic therapy for heart health in lung cancer patients
Part of Cancer, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study tests whether gentle osteopathic manipulations can improve heart rate variability (a measure of heart health) in people with stage 4 lung cancer who are starting chemotherapy for the first time. It may help understand if this therapy can support heart function during cancer treatment.
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Who can take part
- You have stage 4 lung cancer.
- You are starting chemotherapy for the first time (you have not had chemo before).
- You are able to do daily activities with minimal help (WHO score 0, 1, or 2).
- Your shortness of breath is mild (grade 2 or less on a standard scale).
- You do not have certain heart conditions like arrhythmia, and you are not taking heart-rhythm medicines (like beta-blockers).
- You must be willing to have osteopathic manipulation (a hands-on treatment) and sign a consent form.
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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