Pre-surgery 'school' via video may cut complications after cancer surgery

NCT ID NCT06631872

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Melbourne Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tests whether a telehealth education program, called Surgery School, helps people prepare for lung or major abdominal cancer surgery. Participants will watch videos and talk with a clinician online before their operation. The goal is to see if this reduces breathing problems after surgery and speeds up recovery. The trial plans to enroll 515 adults across multiple sites.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: telehealth education and exercise program
What this could lead to: If it works, this could show that preparing patients online before cancer surgery helps them recover faster and have fewer breathing problems.
What could go wrong: This is a behavioral intervention, not a drug, so the effect may be modest. The trial is still recruiting and results are not yet available.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

lung cancer

As listed by the trial registrant

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

ADULTS WAITING TO UNDERGO LUNG CANCER OR MAJOR ABDOMINAL, OPEN OR VIDEO ASSISTED CANCER SURGERY

Contacts and locations

Locations

Austin Health
RECRUITING

Heidelberg, Victoria, 3084, Australia
Calvary Mater Newcastle
RECRUITING

Waratah, New South Wales, 2298, Australia
Fiona Stanley Hospital
RECRUITING

Perth, Western Australia, 6845, Australia
Gold Coast University Hospital
RECRUITING

Southport, Queensland, 4215, Australia
John Hunter Hospital
RECRUITING

New Lambton Heights, New South Wales, 2305, Australia
Launceston General Hospital
RECRUITING

Launceston, Tasmania, 7250, Australia
North West Regional Hospital
NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Burnie, Tasmania, 7320, Australia
Princess Alexandra Hospital
RECRUITING

Woolloongabba, Queensland, 4102, Australia
Royal Melbourne Hospital
RECRUITING

Melbourne, Victoria, 3050, Australia

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