Recovery after lung surgery: new study tracks Patients' strength and breathing
NCT ID NCT06286891
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study follows 50 adults who have had pulmonary endarterectomy surgery for chronic blood clots in the lungs. Researchers will measure walking ability, muscle strength, lung function, and frailty before and after surgery. The goal is to understand how recovery progresses and what factors might predict better or worse outcomes.
What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If successful, this study could help doctors better predict and manage recovery after pulmonary endarterectomy, improving rehabilitation plans.
What could go wrong
This is a small observational study, not a treatment trial. It cannot prove any intervention works, and results may not apply to all patients.
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Instituto do Coração - Hospital das Clínicas da Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo
RECRUITINGSão Paulo, São Paulo, 05403-000, Brazil
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