Relaxation exercises for cancer patients with breathing difficulty
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This study tests whether gentle muscle relaxation and deep breathing exercises help cancer patients in palliative care feel less breathless, less tired, and better able to care for themselves. You would learn and practice these exercises and answer questions about how you feel.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older and able to read and write
- You have been diagnosed with cancer and are receiving palliative care (comfort-focused treatment)
- You have some trouble breathing but it is not severe (Grade 3 or below on a standard scale)
- You are alert and able to communicate clearly by phone and text after leaving the hospital
- You have not recently been doing muscle relaxation or deep breathing exercises on your own
- You do not have a primary lung disease like COPD, asthma, or pneumonia, and are not on a breathing machine
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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