Endoscopy for breathing problems from airway tumors
Part of Cancer, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study looks at whether a procedure called interventional endoscopy, which opens up the airway blocked by a tumor, can improve quality of life in patients who have trouble breathing because of a tumor in the windpipe or airways.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You have a tumor blocking or pressing on your windpipe or airways
- You have a solid tumor (not a blood cancer like leukemia or lymphoma)
- You have severe breathing problems, such as rapid breathing, use of oxygen, or need help breathing
- Your doctor has said that a procedure to open your airway (therapeutic interventional endoscopy) is right for you
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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