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
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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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M D Anderson Cancer Center
RECRUITINGHouston, Texas, 77030, United States
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