Simple breathing workouts before lung surgery may cut pneumonia risk
NCT ID NCT04067830
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This phase 2 trial tests whether doing special breathing exercises (respiratory muscle training) for a few weeks before lung cancer surgery can reduce serious lung complications like pneumonia and breathing trouble. About 220 people with stage I-IIIB lung cancer will either do the breathing training or receive usual care. The goal is to see if stronger breathing muscles lead to better recovery and quality of life 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
- Respiratory Muscle Training Device
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this simple breathing exercise program could become a standard way to help lung cancer patients recover faster and avoid serious lung problems after surgery.
- What could go wrong
- This is a mid-stage trial with 220 people, so results are not yet proven. The benefit may be small or not apply to all patients, and the training requires commitment before surgery.
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Conditions
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Roswell Park Cancer Institute
RECRUITINGBuffalo, New York, 14263, United States
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