Breathing exercises with a phone app after lung surgery
Part of Cancer, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study tests whether a phone app that guides breathing exercises can help people recover better after lung surgery (lobectomy). It aims to improve breathing strength and overall recovery.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 to 65 years old.
- You have lung cancer and are scheduled for a type of lung surgery called VATS lobectomy.
- You are medically stable and can cooperate with simple tests.
- You do not have severe heart failure, severe COPD, or other conditions that affect breathing.
- You have no orthopedic or neurological problems that prevent walking, and you have not had previous surgery on your chest wall.
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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