Breath Analysis for Evaluation of Radiation Exposure in Lung Cancer Patients Treated With Radiation
| Status: | Completed |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Lung Cancer, Cancer |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Oncology |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 18 - Any |
| Updated: | 7/2/2016 |
| Start Date: | August 2010 |
| End Date: | March 2012 |
Breath Analysis for Evaluation of Radiation Exposure in Lung Cancer Patients Treated With Radiation: A Feasibility Study
Patients treated with radiation therapy for lung tumors can experience inflammation after
treatment. This study hopes to evaluate the use of breath analysis to evaluate changes in
the composition of exhaled breath in patients undergoing radiotherapy. If changes can be
detected, this may ultimately serve as biomarkers for identifying patients at highest risk
for radiation-induced lung injury (radiation pneumonitis).
treatment. This study hopes to evaluate the use of breath analysis to evaluate changes in
the composition of exhaled breath in patients undergoing radiotherapy. If changes can be
detected, this may ultimately serve as biomarkers for identifying patients at highest risk
for radiation-induced lung injury (radiation pneumonitis).
Inclusion Criteria:
- Diagnosis of any type of lung tumor
- Medical recommendation (independent of the study) that the patient undergo thoracic
radiation therapy. Radiation therapy may be either fractionated or hypofractionated
(i.e. radiosurgery)
- Age >= 18 years old
- Any gender and any ethnic background will be recruited
- Capable of giving written informed consent
Exclusion Criteria:
- Inability of giving written informed consent
- Pregnancy or breast-feeding
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