Stress and lung cancer treatment study
Part of Cancer, Lungs & breathing, Mental health clinical trials.
This study looks at how psychological stress affects treatment response and outcomes in people with lung cancer. It aims to understand if stress levels influence how well treatments work.
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Who can take part
- You must be 18 years or older and have a confirmed diagnosis of lung cancer (non-small cell or small cell).
- Your cancer must be advanced (stage IIIB or IV) or you must be scheduled for surgery or neoadjuvant therapy (treatment before surgery).
- You must not have received any previous cancer treatments like chemotherapy, targeted therapy, or immunotherapy (for the advanced and early-stage groups).
- You must have at least one tumor that can be measured on scans (for certain groups).
- You must not have another type of cancer in the last 3 years or any untreated mental health conditions that require medication.
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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