CompletedNot Applicable

Comparison of Telemedicine-based and Home-based Inspiratory Muscle Training After Lung Resection in High-risk Patients

South Korea58 participantsStarted 2024-08-13

Plain-language summary

The purpose of this study is to investigate the effectiveness of remote inspiratory muscle training (IMT) after surgery in high-risk patients undergoing pulmonary lobectomy, using a randomized controlled trial design.

Who can participate

Age range65 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion criteria

✓. Those who underwent lung resection
✓. Those who meet any of the following high-risk criteria
✓. Those who understand the clinical research process and sign the consent form

Exclusion criteria

✕. Those who are vulnerable research subjects such as pregnant women and minors
✕. Those who find it difficult to perform an exercise stress test or 6-minute walk test due to limited mobility due to other diseases (osteoarthritis, spinal disease, cerebral infarction, etc.)
✕. Patients for whom body water testing is not possible due to implantation of an artificial pacemaker or defibrillator
✕. Those enrolled in other clinical studies that affect exercise capacity
✕. Those who cannot use the messenger application (KakaoTalk)
✕. Other people who are deemed unsuitable for participation in this clinical study according to the judgment of the researcher.

What they're measuring

6minute walking test

Timeframe: Assessed at baseline (within 1 week after surgery), Visit 1 (2 to 4 weeks after surgery), Visit 2 (8 to 10 weeks after surgery), and Visit 3 (14 to 16 weeks after surgery).

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07455552

SponsorPusan National University Hospital

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-12-29

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