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Simple breathing drills may ease suffering for End-Stage cancer patients

NCT ID NCT07164352

Symptom relief Sponsor: Atlas University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether supervised breathing exercises could reduce pain, shortness of breath, and improve daily function in 58 terminal-stage cancer patients receiving palliative care. One group did diaphragmatic and pursed-lip breathing with a physiotherapist, while the other group just got an informational brochure. The goal was to see if a simple, non-drug approach could make patients more comfortable.

What this could mean

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Active substance
breathing exercises (diaphragmatic and pursed-lip breathing)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to help terminal cancer patients feel less breathless and more comfortable in their daily lives.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed master's thesis study with only 58 participants. Results may not apply to all patients, and the effect on pain or function might be modest.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

58 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Aug 2024

Finished

May 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients receiving palliative care, who are part of this treatment process and considered eligible for the study. * Patients diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer, included in the study due to their advanced cancer stage. * Patients with oxygen saturation levels below 95% in room air, who are deemed appropriate for monitoring respiratory function due to this condition. * Participants must be able to effectively communicate during the study period. * Individuals who agree to participate in the study must provide written or verbal consent, which is a mandatory criterion for ethical compliance. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients who are unconscious and unable to participate in the study. Individuals under the age of 18. * Patients dependent on a ventilator. * Patients with serious health issues, such as uncontrolled hypertension and dyspnea. * Patients with other significant health problems that prevent participation in the research program. * Patients with medical conditions requiring drainage treatment.

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Conditions

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cancer metastatic malignant neoplasm

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Breathing techniques Palliative patients Terminal malignant tumors

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Eyupsultan State Hospital

    Istanbul, 34500, Turkey (Türkiye)

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