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Deep breaths, less stress: new study tests breathing coaching for cancer radiation

NCT ID NCT06747533

Symptom relief Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether coaching people with breast cancer on diaphragmatic breathing helps them take larger, more consistent breaths during radiation therapy. Better breath holds can protect nearby organs like the heart and lungs. The study involves 40 adults and uses lung function tests and questionnaires to measure results.

What this could mean

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Active substance
diaphragmatic breathing coaching
What this could lead to
If it works, this could help breast cancer patients undergo radiation more comfortably and with better organ protection.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early study with only 40 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. It focuses on breathing technique, not a drug or cure.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

40 people

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Started

Jan 2025

Expected to finish

Dec 2026

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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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

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

breast cancer breast carcinoma Mouth Breathing

As listed by the trial registrant

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Breathing, mouth

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • MD Anderson Cancer Center

    Houston, Texas, 77030, United States

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