Can a common steroid help cancer patients breathe easier?
NCT ID NCT03367156
First seen Nov 12, 2025 · Last updated May 05, 2026 · Updated 21 times
Summary
This study tests whether dexamethasone, a steroid, can reduce shortness of breath in people with cancer. About 135 patients with moderate to severe dyspnea and lung involvement will take the drug or a placebo. The main goal is to see if their breathing improves after one week.
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Locations
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Harris Health System Settegast Health Center
Houston, Texas, 77028, United States
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Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital
Houston, Texas, 77026, United States
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M D Anderson Cancer Center
Houston, Texas, 77030, United States
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