Exercise program before radiation therapy for lung cancer
Part of Cancer, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study tests whether patients with early-stage lung cancer can safely do exercise training before receiving radiation therapy. The goal is to see if exercising beforehand helps patients stay stronger and recover better.
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Who can take part
- You have non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) at stage 1, 2, or 3 that hasn't spread widely
- Your doctor plans to treat you with radiation therapy as your main treatment, not chemotherapy or immunotherapy
- You are well enough to exercise moderately (your doctor must approve this with a heart test)
- You are 18 years or older and can speak and read English
- Your heart is stable—no recent chest pain, heart failure, dangerous heart rhythms, or uncontrolled diabetes
- You can safely exercise on a stationary bike without physical limitations
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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