Lung surgery recovery: are patients moving enough?
NCT ID NCT07338474
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tracked 51 lung cancer patients before and after video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery to see how much time they spent lying down, sitting, or standing. Researchers also looked at what prevented patients from moving more. The goal was to understand barriers to early mobilization after enhanced recovery surgery.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
What this could lead to
If successful, this could help hospitals design better recovery plans to get lung surgery patients moving sooner after their operation.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed observational study with only 51 participants. It does not test any treatment, so it cannot directly improve outcomes on its own.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Department for Cardiothoracic Surgery, Rigshospitalet
Copenhagen, 2100, Denmark