Mobile app breathing exercises after lung cancer surgery
Part of Cancer, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study tests whether using a mobile app to guide breathing-muscle exercises helps people recover better after lung cancer surgery (lobectomy). It might improve your strength and breathing.
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Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with lung cancer and are scheduled for a lobectomy using keyhole surgery (VATS).
- You are between 18 and 65 years old.
- You are willing to take part in the study.
- You do not have bone or nerve problems that make walking difficult.
- You have not had surgery on your chest wall before.
- You do not have serious heart failure or severe COPD.
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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