Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational Ages 18 and up

Cardiorespiratory fitness after lobectomy versus sublobar resection in NSCLC

Official title: Impact of Lobectomy Versus Sublobar Resection on Cardiorespiratory Fitness: An Observational Study Based on Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing

Run by Tongji Hospital · NCT07841249 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study tests how different lung surgeries (lobectomy vs. sublobar resection) affect fitness levels after surgery in people with non-small cell lung cancer.

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Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment604 (estimated)
SponsorTongji Hospital
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Wuhan, Hubei)
StatusRecruiting
StartedAugust 1, 2022
Main results expectedJuly 31, 2027
Study endsJuly 31, 2027
Registry record updatedSeptember 25, 2026
Trial IDNCT07841249 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Adults with NSCLC who are considered suitable for pulmonary resection and can undergo CPET and routine follow-up testing.

Probably not a fit

Patients unable to undergo CPET or who have contraindications to CPET, or those not undergoing resection.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This is an observational study that compares changes in cardiorespiratory fitness after two surgical approaches for NSCLC: lobectomy and sublobar resection (segmentectomy or wedge). CPET and pulmonary function tests are done before surgery and at 6 and 12 months after, with within-group and between-group comparisons. The study also explores how CPET results relate to postoperative complications. No procedures are assigned by the study; treatments occur as part of standard clinical care.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: Finding which surgical approach preserves fitness better could help inform surgical decisions and postoperative recovery planning.

How similar studies have gone: Similar observational work has explored functional outcomes after lung cancer surgery, with some demonstrating measurable differences by technique.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

1\. Able to understand the study and provide written informed consent. 2. Considered able to tolerate surgical treatment, including segmentectomy, lobectomy, or wedge resection, following preoperative assessment, including cardiac and pulmonary function testing.

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Exclusion Criteria:

1. Pregnant or breastfeeding.
2. Any absolute contraindication to CPET.
3. A history of severe heart disease, heart failure, myocardial infarction, or an episode of angina within the previous 3 months.
4. A cerebrovascular event, including cerebral infarction or cerebral hemorrhage, within the previous 3 months.
5. A psychiatric illness that prevents communication.
6. Unable to cooperate with the examinations. -

Where it's running

  • Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology
    Wuhan, Hubei, China
    Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
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