Can a sleep apnea device shield lungs from radiation?
NCT ID NCT05142358
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether using a CPAP machine (commonly used for sleep apnea) during radiation therapy can reduce the amount of radiation reaching the lungs. Eight people with left-sided breast cancer or lung cancer took part. Researchers compared lung radiation doses with and without the CPAP device to see if it offered protection.
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Cleveland Clinic Taussig Cancer Institute, Case Comprehensive Cancer Center
Cleveland, Ohio, 44195, United States
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