Osteopathic manipulation for heart health in lung cancer
Part of Cancer, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study tests whether gentle osteopathic (hands-on) 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 aims to see if these safe, non-invasive techniques can help your body handle treatment better.
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Who can take part
- You have stage 4 lung cancer.
- You are able to do light activities and are not bedridden (WHO score 0 to 2).
- You have mild shortness of breath (grade 0 to 2 on the mMRC scale).
- You are receiving chemotherapy for the first time (not for a relapse).
- You are not taking heart rhythm medications like beta-blockers or anti-arrhythmics.
- You have no history of vagotomy (surgery on the vagus nerve) or current heart arrhythmia.
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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