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Dexamethasone in Controlling Dyspnea in Patients With Cancer

Major Program

Supportive Care and Symptom Management

Research Group

Community Oncology and Prevention Trials

Status

Active, not recruiting

NCT ID

NCT03367156

This phase II trial studies how well dexamethasone works in controlling dyspnea in patients with cancer. Dexamethasone may help control dyspnea (shortness of breath) and improve lung function and quality of life in cancer patients.

Intervention

Dexamethasone, Questionnaire Administration, Placebo

Condition

Dyspnea, Malignant Neoplasm

Investigators

David Hui

See list of participating sites