Using a step-tracking device to improve recovery after lung surgery
Part of Cancer, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study tests whether tracking daily steps with a wearable and app can help people recover better after lung surgery (especially a lobectomy). You may be asked to wear a device and follow a recovery plan while your activity is monitored.
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Who can take part
- Be 18 years or older
- Speak English well enough to understand study information and consent
- Be able to walk (not confined to bed) before your surgery
- Be scheduled for at least a lobectomy (removal of part of a lung)
- Have a smartphone, good wireless/internet access, and be willing to install the Fitbit app and use it
- Not already use a wearable device that tracks your daily steps
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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