Theophylline in Treating Cancer Patients With Shortness of Breath

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.

Timeline

Start

1998-03-24

Primary completion

2008-12-15

Completion

2008-12-15

Drugs

Indications