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NCT03367156 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 2

Dexamethasone in Controlling Dyspnea in Patients With Cancer

A Phase 2 study of Malignant Neoplasm and Dyspnea, sponsored by M.D. Anderson Cancer Center.

Active
Registry status
Phase 2
Development phase
135
Enrollment target
3
Study locations

NCT03367156: Active Phase 2 study of Malignant Neoplasm and Dyspnea, sponsored by M.D. Anderson Cancer Center.

NCT03367156 is a Phase 2 study of Malignant Neoplasm and Dyspnea that is active but no longer recruiting, run by M.D. Anderson Cancer Center. The registered enrollment target is 135 participants, below the 511-participant average among 59 other Malignant Neoplasm trials with a reported enrollment target (74% lower). The trial reports 3 study locations across 1 state. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.

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The verdict

NCT03367156, a Phase 2 study of Malignant Neoplasm and Dyspnea, is active but no longer recruiting, sponsored by M.D. Anderson Cancer Center.

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING
Registry status
Phase 2
Development phase
135 participants
Enrollment target
3
Study locations

Study Summary

This phase II trial studies how well dexamethasone works in controlling dyspnea in patients with cancer. Dexamethasone may help control dyspnea (shortness of breath) and improve lung function and quality of life in cancer patients.

Primary Outcome

The average dyspnea intensity over the past 24 hours was assessed daily using a validated numeric rating scale from 0 to 10. The total score ranged from 0-10 where higher scores indicate worse dyspnea. The change in Dyspnea scores between Baseline and Day 7 were measured. Linear model analysis was used for analysis.

Interventions

  • OTHER Placebo
  • OTHER Questionnaire Administration
  • DRUG Dexamethasone

Study Locations (3)

Texas

  • Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital - Houston
  • Harris Health System Settegast Health Center - Houston
  • M D Anderson Cancer Center - Houston

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 135 participants
Start Date 2017-12-04
Est. Completion 2025-12-31
Phase Phase 2
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

2,692 total trials

What the registry record for NCT03367156 still lists

NCT03367156 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registered 135 participants enrollment target is mid-sized for trials with a published cap, below the 511-participant average among 59 other Malignant Neoplasm trials with a reported enrollment target (74% lower).

The record links to 2 conditions, with Malignant Neoplasm appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 3 interventions - of which Placebo is the first listed.

NCT03367156 reports a single indexed study location in Texas.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT03367156 about?

NCT03367156 is a clinical study titled "Dexamethasone in Controlling Dyspnea in Patients With Cancer". This phase II trial studies how well dexamethasone works in controlling dyspnea in patients with cancer. Dexamethasone may help control dyspnea (shortness of breath) and improve lung function and quality of life in cancer patients.

What is the current status of trial NCT03367156?

This trial is currently active not recruiting. It is a Phase 2 study. The enrollment target is 135 participants. The study started on 2017-12-04. Estimated completion is 2025-12-31.

What conditions does trial NCT03367156 study?

This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Malignant Neoplasm, Dyspnea.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT03367156?

The interventions under investigation include: Placebo (OTHER), Questionnaire Administration (OTHER), Dexamethasone (DRUG).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT03367156?

This trial is sponsored by M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, which has 2,692 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where is trial NCT03367156 being conducted?

This trial has 3 study locations across Texas. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.

Similar trials for Malignant Neoplasm

Matched on the same primary condition, ranked to surface studies in the same phase first, then by recruiting status, no relevance scoring or editorial curation.

Where NCT03367156's enrollment target sits among peer trials

135 26th of 59 higher than 34 of 59 other Malignant Neoplasm trials

participants (enrollment target), bucketed by value

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Source ClinicalTrials.gov registry export · 2026-08-08

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Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT03367156, the US trial registry maintained by the National Library of Medicine. NCT03367156 (mid enrollment · single site footprint · active not recruiting) retrieved and formatted by PlainTrial, see methodology.