Relaxation exercises and sleep quality for lung cancer patients
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether simple breathing relaxation exercises can help lung cancer patients sleep better while they are in the hospital. If you have trouble sleeping and are getting treatment for lung cancer, this may be a way to improve your rest.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You have been diagnosed with lung cancer and are currently in the hospital for treatment
- You are awake, alert, and able to talk
- You are willing to do the breathing exercises for the study
- You have sleep problems that score 5 or higher on a sleep quality questionnaire
- You can sign a consent form agreeing to take part
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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