Simple arm exercise may boost lung recovery after colon cancer surgery in seniors
NCT ID NCT06876961
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether a 20-minute arm cycling exercise, done twice daily for five days, could improve lung function and recovery in 60 elderly patients after colon cancer surgery. Participants also received standard physical therapy. The goal was to see if the arm exercise could help with breathing, oxygen levels, and overall physical function in the intensive care unit.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- arm cycling exercise
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a simple, drug-free way to help elderly patients recover lung function and physical ability after colon surgery.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed trial with only 60 male participants, so results may not apply to all patients. The exercise is an add-on to standard care, not a standalone treatment.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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King Hamad University Hospital,
Al Muharraq, Bahrain
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