Simple breathing workouts before lung surgery may cut pneumonia risk, study says
NCT ID NCT04067830
First seen Oct 31, 2025 · Last updated Jun 11, 2026 · Updated 31 times
Summary
This study tests whether doing special breathing exercises before lung cancer surgery can help prevent serious lung problems like pneumonia after the operation. About 220 people with stage I-IIIB lung cancer will either do these exercises or receive usual care. The goal is to see if stronger breathing muscles lead to fewer complications and a better recovery.
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Roswell Park Cancer Institute
RECRUITINGBuffalo, New York, 14263, United States
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