Muscle loss may predict lung surgery outcomes
NCT ID NCT05346185
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether having low muscle mass (sarcopenia) before lung cancer surgery affects how well patients recover. Researchers will follow 400 older adults having lung cancer surgery to see if sarcopenia is linked to survival and other outcomes. The goal is to find out if muscle loss can be used as a simple risk marker to guide care.
What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If successful, this could help doctors identify high-risk patients before lung cancer surgery, leading to better preparation and follow-up care.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It cannot prove cause and effect, only that a link may exist. Results may not apply to all patients.
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Seoul National University Hospital
Seoul, 03080, South Korea