Small study compares recovery after two chest surgery methods
NCT ID NCT07647822
First seen Jun 19, 2026 · Last updated Jun 22, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looked at how patients recover right after two different types of chest surgery: open surgery (thoracotomy) and keyhole surgery (VATS). Researchers measured fear of movement, pain, breathing difficulty, fatigue, and anxiety in 18 adults before they left the hospital. The goal was to see if one method leads to a better early recovery. Since this is an observational study, it does not test a new treatment but may help guide future care.
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HAcettepe University
Ankara, Altındağ, 06100, Turkey (Türkiye)
What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If this study finds clear differences, it could help doctors choose the less burdensome surgical approach and design better recovery programs for chest surgery patients.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, completed observational study with only 18 participants. It does not test a new treatment, so its findings are limited and may not apply to all patients.
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