Can simple breathing exercises help lung cancer patients breathe easier during chemo?

NCT ID NCT07520799

Not yet recruiting Symptom relief Sponsor: Firat University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study will test whether mindfulness-based breathing exercises can help lung cancer patients who are undergoing chemotherapy feel less breathless and improve their quality of life. Sixty patients will be split into two groups: one will practice these breathing exercises for eight weeks, while the other receives standard care. Researchers will measure symptoms like pain, fatigue, and anxiety, as well as breathlessness and overall well-being.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Mindfulness-Based Breathing Exercises
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to help lung cancer patients feel less breathless and have a better quality of life during chemotherapy.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study with only 60 participants. The results may not apply to all patients, and the benefit may be small or no different from usual care.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

lung cancer lung neoplasm

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

LUNG CANCER

Contacts and locations

Locations

Fırat university

Elâzığ, Center, 25240, Turkey (Türkiye)

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