Simple breathing exercises could ease chemo side effects for breast cancer patients
NCT ID NCT07386444
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether a simple breathing exercise using a small handheld device can strengthen breathing muscles and reduce shortness of breath in women receiving chemotherapy for early-stage breast cancer. About 58 participants will use the device daily and be monitored for changes in breathing strength, physical activity, and symptom relief. The goal is to find a low-cost, non-drug way to improve quality of life during active cancer treatment.
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 58 people
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- Started
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Feb 2026
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2026
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Age ≥ 18 years * Within 3 weeks of starting chemotherapy for an early-stage breast cancer diagnosis * Able to exercise independently without needing support * Ability to read, speak, understand English Exclusion Criteria: * Metastatic breast cancer * Unwilling or unable to follow protocol requirements * Any significant health condition which in the investigator's opinion increases the risks of participation or makes the participant unsuitable for the study
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Contact
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Locations
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Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center
RECRUITINGColumbus, Ohio, 43210, United States
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