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Can a structured exercise plan speed recovery after lung cancer surgery?

NCT ID NCT07824778

Symptom relief Sponsor: Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Sep 17, 2026 · Last updated Sep 18, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

Researchers test a guided exercise program for people aged 60 and older recovering from lung cancer surgery. The program combines breathing exercises, shoulder training, and strength work, taught through videos and a manual. The trial measures how far participants can walk in six minutes and compares those who follow the program with those who receive standard care.

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Active substance
a guided exercise program combining breathing exercises, shoulder training, and strength work
What this could lead to
If it works, this could give hospitals a clear, structured way to guide older lung cancer patients through recovery exercise after surgery.
What could go wrong
The trial is small and single-center, so results may not apply to all older patients. Exercise after lung surgery carries some risk, and participants need to follow the program closely.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

68 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Apr 2024

Finished

Jan 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

60 to 80 weeks

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients diagnosed with lung cancer by pathological examination according to the "Chinese Standards for Diagnosis and Treatment of Primary Lung Cancer (2015 Edition)" and requiring surgical treatment. * Age ≥60 years, with normal or mildly impaired preoperative pulmonary function. * Clear consciousness, no cognitive impairment or communication barriers; the patient or family member owns a smartphone and can use WeChat normally. * Voluntarily participate in this study and sign the informed consent form after understanding the research objectives, methods, and risks. Exclusion Criteria: * ① Non-first lung surgery. * History of heart, lung, or cerebral infarction diseases, including unstable angina or myocardial infarction within 1 month, worsening heart failure, acute deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, myocarditis, or endocarditis; patients with concurrent coronary heart disease, heart failure, or COPD; patients with moderate or severe preoperative pulmonary ventilation impairment; patients with preoperative PICC or arm port placement, or a history of other malignant tumor surgery or chemotherapy; patients with post-hip or knee joint surgery or gout, joint dysfunction, or other conditions affecting exercise capacity; patients with other exercise contraindications. * Resting heart rate exceeding 120 beats/min, systolic blood pressure exceeding 180 mmHg, diastolic blood pressure exceeding 100 mmHg, or uncontrolled arterial hypertension. * Patients with mental illness, cognitive impairment, minors, pregnant women, illiterate individuals, etc. Vulnerable groups that may be involved in this study include elderly individuals and illiterate individuals.

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Conditions

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lung cancer lung neoplasm non-small cell lung carcinoma

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Lung cancer (NSCLC)

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine

    Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310016, China

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