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NCT Number: NCT06747533

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

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

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Key information

Conditions

Breathing, Mouth Mouth Breathing Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Respiration Disorders Respiratory Tract Diseases Signs and Symptoms Signs and Symptoms, Respiratory

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

Female

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

MD Anderson Cancer Center

Houston, Texas, 77030, United States

About this study

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.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

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

Exclusion criteria

  • Underlying lung issues that may limit ability to achieve ideal breath hold (COPD on oxygen, etc)
  • Active pregnancy

Treatment and study plan

CT simulation

Other

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

Primary outcomes

  1. Safety and Adverse Events

    Time frame: Through study completion; an average of 1 year

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

Other

Registry information

Important dates

Study start
2025
Primary completion
2026
Study completion
2026
First posted
Dec 24, 2024
Registry last updated
May 22, 2026

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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