Fitbit study tracks lung cancer Patients' steps to improve surgery recovery
NCT ID NCT04783168
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at how walking and sleep habits affect recovery in people having lung cancer surgery. About 240 patients will wear a Fitbit to track their steps and sleep, and some will get extra support to increase walking. The goal is to see if more walking leads to fewer complications and better quality of life after surgery.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Fitbit wearable device and app
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could help doctors design better recovery plans for lung cancer patients after surgery.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It may not lead to direct improvements, and results depend on patients accurately using the Fitbit.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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M D Anderson Cancer Center
RECRUITINGHouston, Texas, 77030, United States
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