Cancer/dyspnoea Cancer
Conditions
Interventions
Participants are randomised to two groups:
1. Inspiratory muscle training (IMT) and goal setting diary:
An 8 week course of self-directed IMT and exercise. Measurements at weeks 1 and 8: 6MWT, inspira
Sponsors
University of Derby (UK)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Aged 16 or above 2. Diagnosed with any type of cancer for which they are having palliative treatment or have ended treatment 3. Showing symptoms of dyspnea (including exertional) as assessed by their physician 4. Ability to engage in gentle exercise
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Patients who have had recent thoracic surgery 2. Patients with mental incapacity unable to give informed consent 3. Patients unable to understand verbal and written information in English 4. Patients who have co-existing moderate or severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) 5. Patients on active treatment for cancer 6. Patients undergoing radical treatment with curative intent
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Functional ability as assessed by the 6-minute walk test (6MWT) 2. Relief of dyspnea symptoms and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) as assessed by the St. George?s Respiratory questionnaire (SGRQ) These are measured at week 1 and week 8. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Change in spirometry measurements 2. Maximal inspiratory mouth pressure (MIP) can be assessed using the IMT devices or using a handheld respiratory pressure meter 3. Feasibility of the intervention will be assessed by monitoring compliance with the self-directed IMT/exercise logged in the weekly diaries and from any pertinent qualitative data gathered from focus groups These are measured at week 1 and week 8. | — |
Countries
United Kingdom
Outcome results
None listed