Personalized oxygen therapies for cancer-related breathing difficulties
Strategies for Personalizing Oxygen and support Therapies for dyspnea in Oncology
This study is looking to help people with advanced cancer who are having trouble breathing by comparing a special program led by respiratory therapists to regular care, to see which one works better at making breathing easier.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Tx Md Anderson Can Ctr NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Houston, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11074530 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on improving the management of dyspnea, a common and distressing symptom in patients with advanced cancer. It aims to compare a personalized intervention led by respiratory therapists, which includes tailored oxygen and support therapies, against standard care. The study will involve a randomized clinical trial design to assess the effectiveness of these personalized approaches in alleviating breathing difficulties. Patients will receive either the new intervention or enhanced usual care to determine which is more effective in reducing dyspnea.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are patients with advanced cancer experiencing significant dyspnea.
Not a fit: Patients with early-stage cancer or those not experiencing breathing difficulties may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective treatments for managing breathing difficulties in cancer patients, improving their quality of life.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has indicated limited efficacy of existing palliative interventions for dyspnea, highlighting the need for innovative approaches like this one.
Where this research is happening
Houston, United States
- University of Tx Md Anderson Can Ctr — Houston, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Hui, David — University of Tx Md Anderson Can Ctr
- Study coordinator: Hui, David
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.