Mindful breathing for lung cancer patients on chemotherapy
Part of Cancer, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study tests whether mindful breathing exercises can help reduce shortness of breath, improve symptom control, and enhance quality of life in lung cancer patients currently undergoing chemotherapy. It may offer a simple, non-drug way to feel better during treatment.
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Who can take part
- You must be 18 years or older.
- You need to be able to communicate clearly and have no psychiatric issues.
- Your doctor must confirm that your physical condition does not prevent you from doing gentle exercise.
- You must have completed at least 4 cycles (courses) of chemotherapy.
- You should not be regularly doing any kind of exercise already.
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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