Abstract:Objective: To evaluate the efficacy and safety of oral controlled-release(CR) oxycodone in patients with cancer pain,and to observe the improvement of quality of life(QOL) in lung cancer patients after CR oxycodone treatment.Methods: The pain intensity was measured by numerial rating scale(NRS).The length of time and the dose needed to attain stable and adequate pain control were evaluated.QOL were assessed in 28 lung cancer patients,using EORTC QLQ-C30(Chinese version 3).Results:Of 48 patients enrolled,46 patients were evaluated for efficacy and tolerability.42 patients(42 out of 48,87.5%) attained stable,adequate pain control.The mean length of titration time was 2.1 days.During CR oxycodone treatment,25(52.1%) reported at least one adverse effect.Followed the reduced of the pain intensity,the QOL of most lung cancer patients was improved.Conclusion: Oral CR oxycodone is effective and safe for the management of cancer patients with moderate to severe pain,and it improves the QOL of lung cancer patients.