Impact of Diaphragmatic Breathing Coaching on Deep Inspiration Breath Hold Reproducibility and Organ Protection

Study Results

Results pending

The study team has not published outcome measurements, participant flow, or safety data for this trial yet. Check back later for updates.

Basic Information

Get a concise snapshot of the trial, including recruitment status, study phase, enrollment targets, and key timeline milestones.

Recruitment Status

ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

40 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2025-01-08

Study Completion Date

2026-12-31

Brief Summary

Review the sponsor-provided synopsis that highlights what the study is about and why it is being conducted.

To learn if coaching participants on diaphragmatic breathing will help participants to take larger, more reproducible breaths and feel less anxiety about their treatments.

Related Clinical Trials

Explore similar clinical trials based on study characteristics and research focus.

Stress Management Training in Patients Undergoing Radiation Therapy for Cancer

NCT00057733

Anxiety Disorder Depression Unspecified Adult Solid Tumor, Protocol Specific

COMPLETED NA

Testing a Cognitive Behavioral Model for Reducing Dyspnea in Patients With Lung Cancer

NCT05304793

Lung Non-Small Cell Carcinoma Lung Small Cell Carcinoma

COMPLETED NA

Dyadic Yoga Program for Patients Undergoing Thoracic Radiotherapy and Their Family Caregivers: The Testing of a Mobile Application Delivery

NCT06919874

Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

RECRUITING NA

Meditation-Based Breathing Training in Improving Target Motion Management and Reducing Distress in Patients With Abdominal or Lung Cancer Undergoing Radiation Therapy

NCT01939210

Anxiety Depression Digestive System Neoplasm +4 more

TERMINATED NA

Acupuncture for Shortness of Breath in Cancer Patients

NCT00067691

Lung Neoplasms Breast Neoplasms

COMPLETED NA

Detailed Description

Dive into the extended narrative that explains the scientific background, objectives, and procedures in greater depth.

Primary Objectives The primary objective is to compare the average daily shift for participant treatment for participant who have had coaching with https://www.thebreathingclass.com/cancer-center/participant versus participant who had standard clinic teaching.

Conditions

See the medical conditions and disease areas that this research is targeting or investigating.

Breathing, Mouth

Study Design

Understand how the trial is structured, including allocation methods, masking strategies, primary purpose, and other design elements.

Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

SINGLE_GROUP

Primary Study Purpose

SUPPORTIVE_CARE

Blinding Strategy

NONE

Study Groups

Review each arm or cohort in the study, along with the interventions and objectives associated with them.

Standard Patient Education

If participants are in the Standard Participants Education group, participants will receive standard of care participants education.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

CT simulation

Intervention Type OTHER

Given by lung function test (spirometry) and questionnaire about treatment anxiety and satisfaction.

Breathe Radiation Protocol Coaching group

If participants are in the Breathe Radiation Protocol Coaching group, you will have access to a video that helps guide you through a relaxed breath hold for the radiation treatment and also access to a coach for questions about the breathing process during radiation. This coaching will take place in the week before you undergo radiation planning.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

CT simulation

Intervention Type OTHER

Given by lung function test (spirometry) and questionnaire about treatment anxiety and satisfaction.

Interventions

Learn about the drugs, procedures, or behavioral strategies being tested and how they are applied within this trial.

CT simulation

Given by lung function test (spirometry) and questionnaire about treatment anxiety and satisfaction.

Intervention Type OTHER

Eligibility Criteria

Check the participation requirements, including inclusion and exclusion rules, age limits, and whether healthy volunteers are accepted.

Inclusion Criteria

* Age \> 18
* Left sided breast cancer planned for whole breast radiation or any breast cancer requiring treatment of the regional nodes
* Treatment planned at the MDACC Mays Breast Radiation Oncology clinic