Simple breathing exercises cut lung problems after brain surgery by more than half
NCT ID NCT07571759
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
After brain tumor surgery, some patients develop lung issues like pneumonia. This study tested a new nursing system that includes breathing exercises, early movement, and team care. In 165 patients, the new system reduced lung complications from 13.6% to 4.8% and helped patients recover faster.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- perioperative pulmonary rehabilitation nursing system (PPRNS)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could become a standard nursing protocol to prevent lung complications and speed up recovery after brain tumor surgery.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, single-center study. Results may not apply to all hospitals or patients. The nursing system requires extra training and resources.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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The Affiliated Brain Hospital of Nanjing Medical University
Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210029, China