Pre-surgery exercise and smoking cessation program for lung cancer
Part of Cancer, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This trial tests a short, intensive exercise program (pulmonary rehab) before lung cancer surgery. It also helps people quit smoking during the program. The goal is to see if this approach improves recovery after surgery.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 or older
- You have a lung nodule that your doctor believes is likely cancer
- You currently smoke at least 5 cigarettes a day
- You are willing to try to quit smoking during the program and take medications like nicotine patches or Chantix
- You can attend 16 exercise sessions (two per day) over 8 days at the UVM Medical Center
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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