NCT07401056
Preoperative Structured Exercise Programme on Patients With Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
Not Yet Recruiting · Not Applicable · Hacettepe University · registry updated 2026-02-12
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INTRODUCTION: Lung cancer is among the leading cancers, and surgery has a major role in treatment. Patients diagnosed with Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) who are eligible for surgical treatment have a high risk of experiencing postoperative complications. Therefore, in recent years, the concept of prehabilitation has begun to gain importance. Within the scope of prehabilitation practices, patients are provided with programmes that include aerobic exercises and breathing exercises in the preoperative period. AIM: This study aims to evaluate the effects of a structured exercise programme, including aerobic exercises and breathing exercises in the preoperative period, on postoperative pain severity, surgical recovery level, length of hospital stays (LOS), and quality of life (QoL) in patients diagnosed with NSCLC and planned for surgical treatment. METHODS: The research is an experimental, parallel group-randomised controlled trial to be conducted with 62 participants followed in the Thoracic Surgery Outpatient Clinic of Dr. Abdurrahman Yurtaslan Ankara Oncology Training and Research Hospital and scheduled for surgery due to NSCLC....
Inclusion
- Age ≥ 18 years.
- Ownership of a smartphone capable of tracking daily walking time.
- Diagnosis of primary non-small cell lung cancer.
- ASA (American Society of Anesthesiologists) classification I, II, or III.
- Follow-up and treatment provided by the same surgical team.
- No physical or cognitive impairment that would hinder participation in the study.
Exclusion
- Diagnosis of recurrent lung cancer.
- Previous radiotherapy treatment prior to surgery.
- Any condition preventing walking or exercise (orthopedic, neurological, cardiovascular, metastatic, etc.).
- Diagnosis of additional respiratory system disease such as COPD, asthma, or emphysema preventing breathing exercises.
- Inability to complete the two-week structured exercise programme due to surgery being scheduled earlier or later than planned.
- Complications resulting in prolonged (\>24 hours) intensive care unit stay after surgery.