RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06716437

Prehabilitation for Patients Undergoing Lung Cancer Surgery

Digitally Enabled Prehabilitation in a Community-based Setting for Patients Undergoing Lung Cancer Surgery

Sponsor

University of Melbourne

Enrollment

25 participants

Start Date

Jan 24, 2025

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Lung Cancer (NSCLC)

Summary

Major surgery has been linked to running a marathon as in both represent large endeavours where the body will experience an increase in demands to supply the necessary energy. It has been alledged that, as one would train to prepare for a marathon, the same should be applied to surgery. The process of getting ready and/or fitter for surgery is frequently referred to as prehabilitation and it usually involves interventions on improving nutrition and diet, getting fit and improve emotional wellness. Prehabilitation can improve the recovery after surgery and reduce the time spent in hospital afterwards. This research seeks to determine whether a home based program of increased physical activity and breathing training can improve patients' physical and respiratory function in preparation for lung cancer surgery.

Eligibility

Min Age: 18 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study is testing whether a "prehabilitation" program (getting patients fit and ready before surgery) using a smartphone app can improve recovery and outcomes in people scheduled for lung cancer surgery. The program includes exercise and other preparation activities in the weeks before the operation. **You may be eligible if...** - You have a lung cancer diagnosis and are scheduled for lung resection (surgery to remove part of the lung) - You are 18 or older - You can understand and speak English - You are comfortable using a smartphone and mobile app - You have no contraindications to exercise **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You have a cancer diagnosis other than lung cancer - Your surgery is scheduled less than one week away - You have an unstable psychiatric condition, cognitive impairment, or substance abuse disorder that would prevent participation Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

BEHAVIORALPrehabilitation

Patients will undergo a physiotherapy-led digitally-enabled prehabilitation program before lung resection surgery. The intervention will be delivered through a mobile app and supported by tele-health and will consist of: i) watching six educational videos embedded on the app on relevant topics to prepare for surgery, such as the importance of physical fitness, breathing exercises after surgery, and pain management. ii) a physical activity coaching program to increase daily activity with feedback iii) a home-based, unsupervised exercise program consisting of 10 whole body strengthening exercises delivered in a video format iv) an inspiratory muscle training program using a hand-held device to be performed twice daily.