How stress affects lung cancer treatment response
Part of Cancer, Lungs & breathing, Mental health clinical trials.
This study looks at how stress and emotional well-being may affect how well lung cancer treatment works and what your long-term outlook is. If you have advanced lung cancer and haven't started treatment yet, you will be asked to fill out questionnaires about your stress and mood to see if these factors are linked to your response.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You must be at least 18 years old and have been diagnosed with lung cancer (any type).
- Your cancer must be at an advanced stage (stage IIIB or IV) that cannot be removed with surgery, or has come back.
- You must not have had any prior treatment for your lung cancer, such as chemotherapy, radiation, or immunotherapy.
- You must be able to carry out daily activities without significant help (performance status 0 or 1).
- If you have brain metastases, you must not have symptoms from them (like severe headaches or seizures).
- You must not be taking medication for depression or anxiety, or have a psychiatric condition.
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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