Exercise before lung cancer surgery: a clinical trial
Part of Cancer, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This trial tests whether a pre-surgery exercise program can improve your fitness and recovery. If you have advanced non-small cell lung cancer and are scheduled for treatment with chemotherapy and/or immunotherapy before surgery, this study might help you prepare physically.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You have a type of lung cancer called non-small cell lung cancer at stage IIB, IIIA, IIIB, or limited stage IV.
- You are planning to have chemotherapy, immunotherapy, or both before your lung surgery.
- You do not have any muscle or bone problems that would make exercise unsafe.
- You do not have uncontrolled or unstable heart disease.
- You are able to walk without help and do not need oxygen before starting your cancer treatment.
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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