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Investigation of the Effects of Tele-Yoga Training in Individuals With Lung Cancer Undergoing Lung Resection Surgery

Turkey (Türkiye)40 participantsStarted 2025-06-10

Plain-language summary

This randomized controlled clinical trial aims to evaluate the effects of an 8-week tele-yoga intervention in individuals with lung cancer who have undergone lung resection surgery. The intervention group will receive supervised yoga sessions via online synchronous video conferencing, while the control group will continue with standard post-operative care. The primary outcome is exercise capacity (6-minute walk test), with secondary outcomes including pulmonary function, respiratory and peripheral muscle strength, physical activity level, dyspnea, fatigue, sleep quality, anxiety and depression, and quality of life. It is hypothesized that tele-yoga will improve physical and psychological recovery post-surgery and may serve as a feasible home-based pulmonary rehabilitation alternative.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 65 Years

Sex

ALL

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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: * Aged between 18 and 65 years, * Histologically confirmed diagnosis of Stage I-IIIA lung cancer according to the 9th edition of the AJCC Cancer Staging Manual, * Underwent lobectomy, pneumonectomy, segmentectomy, or wedge resection via video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) or robot-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (RATS), * An estimated life expectancy of ≥6 months, * Karnofsky Performance Status score greater than 80% at study entry, * Possession of the necessary equipment and access to a stable internet connection to enable participation in online interventions. Exclusion Criteria: * History of receiving radiotherapy or chemotherapy prior to surgery, * Presence of severe dysfunction in vital organs such as the heart, brain, kidneys, or others, * Having any comorbid condition that contraindicates participation in an exercise training program, * Presence of serious postoperative complications, * Cognitive impairments that hinder effective communication, * Current participation in a structured and regular exercise program, * Missing three consecutive weeks of sessions or completing less than 75% of the prescribed exercises, * Voluntary withdrawal from the study by the participant.

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1This trial uses tele-yoga — meaning the yoga sessions happen remotely, likely online — is that something I could realistically manage at home while recovering from lung resection surgery, given my current health and home setup?
2The main thing this trial is measuring is how far I can walk in six minutes after surgery — can you help me understand what my current walking ability is and whether improving that is one of the most important goals for my recovery right now?
3Since this study is listed as 'Phase NA,' meaning it's not a traditional drug trial, what is actually known so far about whether yoga-based exercise is safe for people in the early weeks after lung resection surgery?
4Would joining this trial affect or delay any standard post-surgical care or pulmonary rehabilitation I'd otherwise receive, or would it be offered in addition to my usual recovery plan?
5Are there specific things about my surgery, my type of lung cancer, or my overall condition that might make participating in a tele-yoga program like this one a good fit — or a concern — in my particular case?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

The Six-Minute Walk Test (6MWT)

Timeframe: Change from Baseline at 8 weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07001670

SponsorIstanbul University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2026-09-10

Contact for this trial

Sevde B Kara, PhD Student

+90 544 257 72 85 sevdebetulyigit@gmail.com

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