Lung Cancer
Conditions
Interventions
Non-pharmacological, The core components of the non-pharmacological intervention would be teaching of:
1. Diaphragmatic breathing
2. Cough suppression techniques
3. Acupressure (chest points)
Sponsors
University of Manchester (UK)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Diagnosed with primary or secondary lung cancer 2. Suffering from refractory breathlessness or cough or fatigue ie. not responding to current treatment for the past 2 weeks (presence of a minimum of two of the three symptoms) 3. In the presence of COPD, in stable condition 4. Karnofsky score>50% and Palliative Performance Scale [24] score of >60% 5. Expected prognosis of at least 3 months 6. 18+ years 7. Able to give informed consent 8. Patients are eligible even without the availability of a caregiver
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Unstable COPD or acute exacerbation of COPD 2. Rapidly worsening breathlessness requiring urgent medical intervention 3. Unstable cardiovascular, musculoskeletal or neuromuscular disease 4. Palliative radiotherapy to the chest < 4 weeks 5. Chemotherapy < 2 weeks
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. To explore the impact of a novel non-pharmacological supportive intervention on symptom distress 2. To identify the most valid and sensitive primary outcome measures Measured at baseline, 2 weeks and 12 weeks | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| No secondary outcome measures | — |
Countries
United Kingdom
Outcome results
None listed