Breakthrough Dyspnea Fentanyl Study in Cancer Patients
Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2013-04-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
The goal of this clinical research study is to learn if fentanyl given under the skin can
reduce shortness of breath in cancer patients. Researchers also want to learn if it can help
to improve your physical function. In this study, fentanyl will be compared to a placebo.
Fentanyl is commonly used for treatment of cancer pain. It is believed to help patients with
their shortness of breath as well.
A placebo is not a drug. It looks like the study drug but is not designed to treat any
disease or illness. It is designed to be compared with a study drug to learn if the study
drug has any real effect.