Physical Functioning Throughout Lung Cancer Treatment

Launched by HASSELT UNIVERSITY · Jul 8, 2015

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial, titled "Physical Functioning Throughout Lung Cancer Treatment," is exploring how different treatments for lung cancer affect patients' physical abilities, symptoms, and overall quality of life. The study aims to understand why some patients may feel weaker or less active during their treatment and how this can impact their daily lives. Researchers are looking for patients who are currently undergoing various treatments, including surgery, chemotherapy, immunotherapy, or radiation.

To participate, individuals must be receiving these treatments and have a good performance status, meaning they can carry out daily activities with minimal assistance. Unfortunately, those with certain other health conditions or previous lung cancer history may not qualify. If you decide to join this trial, you can expect to share information about your health and participate in assessments to help researchers gain insights into the effects of lung cancer treatment on physical functioning. This study is currently recruiting participants of all genders, and it could provide valuable information to improve the care and support for lung cancer patients in the future.

Gender

ALL

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • undergoing treatment (surgery, chemotherapy, immunotherapy, radiotherapy, and combination of the previous ones)
• • WHO performance status of maximal 2
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • presence of other neoplasms in the last 2 years
• • bone metastasis
• • progressive neuromuscular and neurological diseases
• • unstable cardiac disease
• • pulmonary hypertension
• • interstitial lung disease
• • orthopedic conditions that significantly impair functional status
• • mental or psychiatric disorders that impair the ability to comply with study procedures.
• • a history of cerebrovascular accident with remaining functional consequences
• • a history of lung cancer
• • difficulties in understanding and speaking Dutch