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NCT01937637 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA

Improving Management of Breathlessness in Patients With Lung Cancer

A NA study of Lung Cancer and Dyspnea, sponsored by Massachusetts General Hospital.

Completed
Registry status
NA
Development phase
32
Enrollment target
1
Study location

NCT01937637 is a NA study of Lung Cancer and Dyspnea that has completed, run by Massachusetts General Hospital. The registered enrollment target is 32 participants, below the 936-participant average among 409 other Lung Cancer trials with a reported enrollment target (97% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state.

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The verdict

NCT01937637, a NA study of Lung Cancer and Dyspnea, has completed, sponsored by Massachusetts General Hospital.

COMPLETED
Registry status
NA
Development phase
32 participants
Enrollment target
1
Study location

Study Summary

Many individuals with lung cancer experience debilitating breathlessness at some point during the course of their illness. Unfortunately, few interventions exist to treat this distressing symptom of cancer. In this study, the investigators plan on recruiting individuals with lung cancer to participate in a behavioral intervention to help relieve breathlessness. The principal investigator of the study, Dr. Joseph Greer, is a licensed clinical psychologist who has trained nurse practitioners in how to deliver the behavioral intervention. The nurse practitioners will meet with patients diagnosed with lung cancer during their outpatient oncology appointments, such as chemotherapy infusions, to review the behavioral skills that may help with breathlessness. Specifically, the intervention includes education about the relationship between breathlessness and the stress response as well as teaches patients skills for breathing control and relaxation of the body. For this single-group pilot study, the investigators will ask participants to provide feedback about whether they found the intervention acceptable and effective. Participants will also complete questionnaires about their physical and psychological symptoms before and after the intervention in order to measure its effectiveness for treating breathlessness and any distress related to breathlessness. The data from this study will help inform improvements to the intervention in order to make it feasible and effective for treating breathlessness in patients with lung cancer.

Interventions

  • BEHAVIORAL Cognitive Behavioral Intervention for Breathlessness

Study Locations (1)

Massachusetts

  • Massachusetts General Hospital - Boston

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 32 participants
Start Date 2013-07
Est. Completion 2014-11
Phase NA

Sponsor

Massachusetts General Hospital

2,032 total trials

What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT01937637

The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT01937637 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as NA. The registered enrollment target is 32 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect, below the 936-participant average among 409 other Lung Cancer trials with a reported enrollment target (97% lower). The listed sponsor is Massachusetts General Hospital, which has 2,032 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.

The record links to 3 conditions, with Lung Cancer appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 1 intervention - of which Cognitive Behavioral Intervention for Breathlessness is the first listed.

NCT01937637 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area - top geographies include Massachusetts.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT01937637 about?

NCT01937637 is a clinical study titled "Improving Management of Breathlessness in Patients With Lung Cancer". Many individuals with lung cancer experience debilitating breathlessness at some point during the course of their illness. Unfortunately, few interventions exist to treat this distressing symptom of cancer. In this study, the investigators plan on recruiting individuals with lung cancer to particip...

What is the current status of trial NCT01937637?

This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 32 participants. The study started on 2013-07. Estimated completion is 2014-11.

What conditions does trial NCT01937637 study?

This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Lung Cancer, Dyspnea, Breathlessness.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT01937637?

The interventions under investigation include: Cognitive Behavioral Intervention for Breathlessness (BEHAVIORAL).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT01937637?

This trial is sponsored by Massachusetts General Hospital, which has 2,032 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where is trial NCT01937637 being conducted?

This trial has 1 study location across Massachusetts. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.

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