Combined Deep Inspiration Breath Hold (DIBH)-Expiration Planning Technique in Patients With Lung … (NCT04507828) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Combined Deep Inspiration Breath Hold (DIBH)-Expiration Planning Technique in Patients With Lung Tumors in Close Proximity to the Chest Wall
United States4 participantsStarted 2020-10-02
Plain-language summary
The purpose of this study is to evaluate a new radiation planning and treatment delivery technique called Deep Inspiration Breath Hold (DIBH) and expiration technique. This technique will be used to treat patients who have tumors close to the chest wall and are candidates for Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT). This study will assess the reduction of radiation to the chest wall during treatment using this technique.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. Age≥ 18 at time of consent
. Karnofsky Performance Status (KPS) \> 40
. Ability to provide written informed consent and HIPAA authorization
. Clinical or pathological diagnosis of primary lung cancer or metastasis to the lung
. Tumors must be located within 2 cm from the chest wall, defined as the inner border of the 2-cm lung expansion volume (per TG101)
. Plan to receive Lung SBRT
Exclusion criteria
Questions worth asking your doctor
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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
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1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Reduction in chest wall V30 using combined DIBH-expiration planning technique