Can a smartphone app ease recovery after chest surgery?

NCT ID NCT07588321

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Dokuz Eylul University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether a mobile app with videos and written guides, given before chest surgery, helps patients recover better. 128 adults scheduled for elective chest surgery were split into two groups: one used the app, the other got standard education. Researchers measured quality of life, physical capacity, anxiety, and hospital stay length after surgery.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: e-health education via mobile application
What this could lead to: If it works, this could show that a simple smartphone app helps patients recover faster and feel less anxious after chest surgery.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed study with 128 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The app's benefits may be modest or not better than standard education.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

lung neoplasm

As listed by the trial registrant

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

E-HEALTH E-HEALTH APP EDUCATION OF PATIENTS PREOPERATIVE CARE THORACIC SURGERY

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Izmir, Selcuk, 35925, Turkey (Türkiye)

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