Incentive Spirometry to Improve Outcomes in Lung Cancer Patients Undergoing Concurrent Chemothera… (NCT06688422) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Incentive Spirometry to Improve Outcomes in Lung Cancer Patients Undergoing Concurrent Chemotherapy and Radiation Therapy
United States100 participantsStarted 2024-12-01
Plain-language summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if using an incentive spirometer can reduce lung problems in people with advanced lung cancer who are receiving chemotherapy and radiation therapy. The main questions the study aims to answer are:
Does using an incentive spirometer lower the chances of developing lung inflammation (pneumonitis)? Does it improve overall survival and quality of life?
Participants will:
Use an incentive spirometer, a device that helps with deep breathing, 10 times every hour while awake.
Continue using the spirometer daily during treatment and for up to three months after treatment.
Complete quality of life assessments at the start of the study and at 3, 6, and 12 months.
Researchers will compare the results to see if the incentive spirometer helps reduce lung problems and improves participants\' well-being during and after their cancer treatment.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Confirmed diagnosis of advanced non-small-cell lung cancer
* Performance status (ECOG 0-1)
* Eligible for concurrent chemotherapy and radiation
* 18 years or older
Exclusion Criteria:
* Previous lung or thoracic surgery
* Enrollment in another pulmonary intervention trial
* Home oxygen usage prior to enrolment
* Radiological evidence of pleural effusion, pneumothorax, bullous emphysema, - or pneumonitis on staging imaging
* Presence of active respiratory tract infection
* Uncontrolled nausea and vomiting
* Prior exposure to drugs such as amiodarone, bleomycin, or immunotherapy
* Inability or unwillingness of individual to give written informed consent
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
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?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
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.