Clinical Trial: Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy in Treating Long-Term Gastrointestinal Adverse Effects Caused by Radiation Therapy in Patients With Pelvic Cancer

Study Status: Completed
Recruit Status: Unknown status
Study Type: Interventional




Official Title: Randomized Double-Blind Controlled Phase III Trial of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy in Patients Suffering Long-Term Adverse Effects of Radiotherapy for Pelvic Cancer (HOT II)

Brief Summary:

RATIONALE: Radiation therapy can cause long-term adverse effects. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy may be effective in lessening gastrointestinal symptoms caused by radiation therapy given for pelvic cancer. It is not yet known whether high-pressure oxygen is effective in treating adverse effects caused by radiation therapy.

PURPOSE: This randomized phase III trial is studying hyperbaric oxygen therapy to see how well it works in treating long-term gastrointestinal adverse effects caused by radiation therapy in patients with pelvic cancer.