Theophylline in Treating Cancer Patients With Shortness of Breath
Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2008-12-15
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
RATIONALE: Theophylline may help to relieve shortness of breath in patients who have cancer.
It is not yet known whether theophylline is more effective than no further treatment for
shortness of breath.
PURPOSE: Randomized phase III trial to determine the effectiveness of theophylline in
treating shortness of breath in patients who have cancer.