Respiratory rehab with eccentric treadmill exercise after chest surgery
Part of Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This trial tests a special type of treadmill exercise that focuses on lengthening muscles while they're under tension (eccentric exercise) to help improve breathing after chest surgery. It may help reduce shortness of breath and speed up recovery.
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Who can take part
- You are older than 18.
- You had chest surgery within the last 75 days.
- You have noticeable shortness of breath when active (grade 2–3 on a scale doctors use).
- You are able to understand and follow exercise instructions.
- You do not have any medical condition that makes exercise unsafe, such as severe heart problems, uncontrolled asthma, or kidney failure requiring dialysis.
- You are not currently receiving chemotherapy after surgery.
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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