Prehab before lung cancer surgery: the PRIMROSE trial
Part of Cancer clinical trials.
This trial tests whether a program called Prehab (which helps you get stronger before treatment) improves recovery after lung cancer surgery. You may join if you have lung cancer that can be surgically removed and you are referred for Prehab.
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Who can take part
- You have lung cancer that can be surgically removed
- You are age 70 or older
- You have one or more breathing difficulties or a frailty score above 3
- You are able to give consent for Prehab and surgery
- You are not pregnant or have a condition that makes exercise unsafe
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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