Simple drugs may ease radiation breathing woes for lung patients

NCT ID NCT05986318

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether N-acetyl cysteine (NAC) and a short course of steroids can reduce severe shortness of breath after lung radiation in people with both lung cancer and interstitial lung disease. About 98 participants will receive either NAC or placebo, plus either steroids or placebo, for a short time. The goal is to see if these drugs can make breathing easier after treatment.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

interstitial lung disease lung cancer lung neoplasm radiation pneumonitis

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Contacts and locations

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  • BC-Cancer Agency - Vancouver

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    Vancouver, British Columbia, V5Z 4E6, Canada

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    Contact

  • Centre Hospitalier de l'Universite de Montreal (CHUM)

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    Montreal, Quebec, H2X 0A9, Canada

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  • Verspeeten Family Cancer Centre, London Health Sciences Centre

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    London, Ontario, N6A 5W9, Canada

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