Status:
COMPLETED
Effect of Breathing Exercises on Pain, Dyspnea, and Function in Terminal-Stage Cancer Patients
Lead Sponsor:
Atlas University
Conditions:
Palliative Patients
Terminal Malignant Tumors
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
This study aims to evaluate the effects of supervised breathing exercises on pain, dyspnea, and functionality in terminal-stage cancer patients receiving palliative care. Participants in the intervent...
Detailed Description
This randomized controlled trial aims to investigate the effects of diaphragmatic and pursed-lip breathing exercises on pain, dyspnea, and functional status in terminal-stage cancer patients receiving...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- 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
- 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.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
August 4 2024
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
May 15 2025
Estimated Enrollment :
58 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT07164352
Start Date
August 4 2024
End Date
May 15 2025
Last Update
September 10 2025
Active Locations (1)
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Eyupsultan State Hospital
Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye), 34500