Structured Pulmonary Physiotherapy After Lung Cancer Surgery by Age Group (NCT07441863) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Structured Pulmonary Physiotherapy After Lung Cancer Surgery by Age Group
Turkey (Türkiye)60 participantsStarted 2025-06-01
Plain-language summary
This prospective, single-arm interventional study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a structured postoperative pulmonary physiotherapy program delivered by the research team in patients undergoing lung cancer surgery. The intervention consists of chest physiotherapy, bronchial hygiene techniques, early mobilization, and postural exercises applied under physiotherapist supervision during the postoperative hospital stay.
The primary outcome is length of hospital stay. Secondary outcomes include blood pressure, heart rate, oxygen saturation, fatigue, and dyspnea levels. Clinical outcomes will be analyzed according to age groups (45-59 years and 60-90 years) to determine potential age-related differences in response to the intervention.
Who can participate
Age range
45 Years – 90 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Patients aged 45 to 90 years
* Undergoing lung cancer surgery (lobectomy, segmentectomy, or pneumonectomy)
* Medically stable in the early postoperative period
* Able to participate in a structured pulmonary physiotherapy program
* Provided written informed consent
Exclusion Criteria:
* Hemodynamic instability preventing mobilization
* Severe cognitive impairment limiting cooperation
* Neurological or orthopedic conditions restricting mobilization
* Requirement for prolonged mechanical ventilation
* Presence of another active malignancy
* Any medical contraindication to physiotherapy as determined by the attending physician
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.
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
1
Length of Hospital Stay
Timeframe: Postoperative period, from ward admission after surgery until hospital discharge (maximum 30 postoperative days)
2
C-reactive protein (CRP)
Timeframe: Postoperative Day 1 and at hospital discharge (up to 30 days after surgery)
3
Peripheral Oxygen Saturation (SpO₂)
Timeframe: Postoperative Day 1 and at hospital discharge (up to 30 days after surgery)