Diaphragm Structure and Function in Childhood Cancer Survivors

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Conditions studied: Childhood Cancer, Cancer Survivors

In brief

The purpose of this research is to study the feasibility of a specific training program for the breathing muscles (inspiratory muscle training) and the effects on how breathing is regulated during exercise in childhood cancer survivors.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT06205251

Run by

University of Maryland, Baltimore

People needed

7

Starts

2024-03-15

Expected to finish

2025-01-07

Last updated by the study team

2026-03-30

Who can join

Age: 6 and older, up to 12. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Completed medical treatment (chemotherapy, chemotherapy/surgery, chemotherapy/radiation or any combination of cancer treatment) for any type of cancer, except for cancer of the central nervous system, at least 1 year ago

You may not qualify if…

• History of neuromuscular, cardiac, or pulmonary disease prior to the diagnosis of cancer
• Recent injury or condition (less than 6 months ago) that precludes strength testing or walking
• Dyspnea with minimal activity (4 on the modified Medical Research Council Dyspnea Scale)

Where it is running

• University of Maryland, Baltimore — Baltimore, Maryland, United States

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