Testing a Cognitive Behavioral Model for Reducing Dyspnea in Patients With Lung Cancer
This trial studies the effect of a form of cognitive-behavioral therapy, Take a Breath, on reducing the intensity and frequency of dyspnea (difficulty breathing) in patients with lung cancer. Take a Breath consists of individual therapy sessions that educate patients on dyspnea and provides coping strategies.
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Checked against the public recordLast updated Oct 31, 2024 · Source: ClinicalTrials.gov
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Interventional
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Study sponsor
What this study is about
- Purpose
- Supportive Care
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Sponsor
- Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center
- Interventions being studied
- Other: Best Practice; Behavioral: Cognitive Behavior Therapy; Other: Questionnaire Administration
How this study is categorized
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Who may be able to participate
The sponsor separates these requirements into two groups. You do not need to interpret them alone—use them to guide a conversation with the study team.
- Diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) or small cell lung cancer (SCLC)
- Currently experiencing dyspnea as defined by a score \>= 1 on the American Thoracic Society (ATS) Dyspnea Questionnaire within 3 weeks of enrollment
- Seeking medical oncology care and treatment at the Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center (OSUCCC) Thoracic Oncology Clinic
- Ability to understand and willingness to sign an informed consent document
- Presence of other serious comorbidities that would interfere with patients' study participation (e.g., serious mental illness, heart disease) as determined by the treating oncologist
- Life expectancy \< 2 months
- History of surgery for lung cancer
Important: This is the sponsor’s public criteria, not a determination of eligibility. The study team must review your individual situation.
U.S. locations
- Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer CenterColumbus, Ohio
Source and freshness
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