Continuous Positive Airway Pressure Device or Deep Inspiration Breath Hold in Reducing Tumor Motion in Patients Undergoing Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy for Lung Cancer

Recruiting N/A Interventional Study
Lung Carcinoma Malignant Respiratory Tract Neoplasm Metastatic Malignant Neoplasm in the Lung
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
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At a Glance
Age
18 and older
Sex
Any
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Supportive Care
Participants needed
30 (estimated)
Sponsor
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center · Other
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About This Trial
This pilot phase I/II trial studies how well a continuous positive airway pressure device or deep inspiration breath hold works in reducing tumor movement in patients undergoing stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) for lung cancer. The continuous positive airway pressure device works by blowing air into the lungs while patients wear a face mask or nozzle to help expand their airways and lung…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * The patient will receive stereotactic body radiotherapy in the Thoracic Radiation Oncolcogy Service at MD Anderson. Exclusion Criteria: * The patient has a contra-indication for using a CPAP device. * The patient has not signed a study-specific informed consent for this stud…
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Julianne M. Pollard, PHD

713-563-2591

JMPollard@mdanderson.org

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