Coaching or self-monitoring to improve physical function in older lung cancer surgery patients and their caregivers

Is this trial a fit for you?

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

What this trial studies

This clinical trial compares two approaches to enhance physical function in older adults undergoing surgery for lung cancer: telephone-based physical activity coaching and self-monitored physical activity. Participants will be randomized into one of the two groups, with the coaching group receiving personalized sessions and fitness goals before and after surgery. The primary objective is to measure changes in functional capacity using the 6-minute walk test at 30 days post-discharge, while secondary objectives include assessing various physical performance and quality of life metrics over a longer period. The study aims to address the functional declines often experienced by older adults during the surgical process.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* PATIENT: Documented informed consent of the participant and/or legally authorized representative
* PATIENT: Agreement to allow the use of preoperative chest CT scan for exploratory analysis, if available
* PATIENT: Agreement to wear pedometer during study duration

  * If unwilling, exceptions may be granted with study primary investigator (PI) approval
* PATIENT: Age \>= 65 years
* PATIENT: Ability to read and understand English or Spanish and willingness to complete participant-reported outcomes and assessments
* PATIENT: Diagnosis of lung cancer or presumed lung cancer (as determined by surgeons) in patient
* PATIENT: Scheduled to undergo lung surgery for lung cancer or suspected lung cancer with curative intent (neoadjuvant therapy allowed)
* PATIENT: Adults lacking capacity to consent in the opinion of the attending surgeon will not be enrolled
* FCG: Documented informed consent of the participant and/or legally authorized representative
* FCG: Age \>= 18
* FCG: Ability to read and understand English or Spanish and willingness to complete participant-reported outcomes and assessments
* FCG: Adults lacking capacity to consent in the opinion of the attending surgeon will not be enrolled

Exclusion Criteria:

* PATIENT: Lung surgery is scheduled in less than 14 calendar days from the time of registration
* PATIENT: Prospective participants who, in the opinion of the investigator, may not be able to comply with all study procedures (including exercise program and compliance issues related to feasibility/logistics)
* FCG: Prospective participants who, in the opinion of the investigator, may not be able to comply with all study procedures (including exercise program and compliance issues related to feasibility/logistics)

Where it's running

• University of California
  Davis, California, United States Recruiting
• City of Hope Medical Center
  Duarte, California, United States Recruiting
• City of Hope at Irvine Lennar
  Irvine, California, United States Recruiting
• Standard University
  Stanford, California, United States Recruiting
• City of Hope at Upland
  Upland, California, United States Recruiting
• Yale New Haven Medical Center
  New Haven, Connecticut, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Dan Raz, MD — City of Hope Medical Center
• Study coordinator: Dan Raz, MD
• Email: draz@coh.org
• Phone: 626-471-7100

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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.