Breathing training may boost recovery after lung cancer surgery
NCT ID NCT06245343
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether a special breathing exercise program can improve oxygen use, balance, and physical activity in people who have had lung cancer surgery. Forty adults aged 18-80 who are in remission will do breathing training with a device for 4 weeks, then add functional exercises. Researchers will measure changes in oxygen consumption, muscle oxygen levels, balance, and activity levels.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- functional inspiratory muscle training device
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a simple breathing exercise program to help lung cancer survivors breathe easier, move better, and be more active after surgery.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with only 40 people, so results may not apply to everyone. The training is non-invasive but requires daily effort, and benefits may be modest.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Gazi University Faculty of Health Sciences Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Unit
RECRUITINGAnkara, Çankaya, 06490, Turkey (Türkiye)
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