Effect of Technology-Assisted Preoperative Home Exercise on Postoperative Handgrip Strength, Musc… (NCT07302217) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Effect of Technology-Assisted Preoperative Home Exercise on Postoperative Handgrip Strength, Muscle Endurance, and Psychological Distress in Patients With Pulmonary Nodules Undergoing Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery
Taiwan60 participantsStarted 2025-12-17
Plain-language summary
This study aims to evaluate the effects of a technology-assisted preoperative home-based exercise program, delivered through a LINE Official Account and LINE BOT, on postoperative hand-grip strength, muscle endurance, and psychological distress in patients undergoing thoracoscopic pulmonary nodule resection. The study adopts a single-group pretest post-test design and plans to recruit 60 eligible patients.
The intervention consists of at least one week of home exercise training before surgery, incorporating aerobic, resistance, and breathing exercises. Education, guidance, and interactive feedback are provided through the LINE platform to support adherence and exercise performance. Outcomes will be assessed at three time points: baseline (T0), immediately before surgery (T1), and two weeks after surgery (T2).
Who can participate
Age range
20 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. Patients with pulmonary nodules who are scheduled to undergo video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery for nodule resection (including wedge resection, segmentectomy, or lobectomy).
. Aged 20 years or older and assessed by a healthcare provider as medically suitable to participate in exercise training.
. At least one week between the date of enrollment and the scheduled surgery.
. Willing to provide written informed consent and complete all study procedures, including joining the LINE Official Account, participating in the exercise training, completing questionnaires, and undergoing outcome assessments.
Exclusion criteria
. Metastatic tumors or contraindications to exercise participation.
Questions worth asking your doctor
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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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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
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Hand-grip Strength
Timeframe: Before surgery (T0) to 2 weeks post-surgery (T2)