Breathing exercises after lung cancer surgery may speed up recovery

NCT ID NCT07441863

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Bezmialem Vakif University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested a structured physiotherapy program for 60 people who had lung cancer surgery. The program included breathing exercises, early walking, and posture training during their hospital stay. Researchers measured how long people stayed in the hospital and checked vital signs, fatigue, and breathing difficulty. They also looked at whether age (45-59 vs 60-90) affected results.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: structured postoperative pulmonary physiotherapy program
What this could lead to: If this program works well, it could help people recover faster after lung cancer surgery and reduce hospital stays.
What could go wrong: This is a small, single-arm study with no comparison group, so results may not be generalizable. The program is only tested during hospital stay and may not work for everyone.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

lung cancer lung neoplasm

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

LUNG CANCER POSTOPERATIVE PULMONARY COMPLICATIONS

Contacts and locations

Locations

Bezmialem Vakif University

Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)

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