Eccentric exercise rehabilitation for patients after thoracic surgery
Respiratory Rehabilitation Based on Eccentric Exercice on Treadmill After Thoracic Surgery: a Randomized Clinical Trial
This study tests if a special exercise program on a treadmill can help people recover better after thoracic surgery by improving their breathing, strength, and overall quality of life.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 57 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Universidad Europea de Madrid Academic / other |
| Drugs / interventions | chemotherapy |
| Locations | 1 site (Madrid) |
| Trial ID | NCT06493877 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study focuses on the effectiveness of a rehabilitation program that incorporates eccentric exercise on a treadmill for patients who have undergone thoracic surgery. The program aims to address issues such as dyspnea and improve lung capacity, muscle strength, and overall functionality. By combining respiratory physiotherapy with therapeutic exercise, the study seeks to enhance the quality of life for these patients and prevent long-term complications. The research will evaluate the short and medium-term benefits of this specific type of muscular work.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults over 18 who have undergone thoracic surgery within the last 75 days and experience moderate dyspnea.
Not a fit: Patients with severe cardiac or pulmonary conditions that contraindicate physical training may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly improve lung function and quality of life for patients recovering from thoracic surgery.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown positive outcomes with similar rehabilitation approaches, indicating potential for success in this novel application.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Subjects \>18 years. * Thoracic surgery in the previous 75 days * Present dyspnea grade 2 - 3 on the mMRC scale. * Cognitive and functional level sufficient to understand, learn and carry out the exercise program. * Not have contraindications to perform physical training. * Active collaborators. Exclusion Criteria: * Severe intolerance to exertion due to untreated cardiac arrhythmias, ischemia during low intensity exercise (anginas unstable), severe pulmonary hypertension, heart failure (NYHA III or IV) * Pulmonary embolism with anticoagulant treatment less than 5 days. * Recent cardiovascular events such as congestive heart failure, angioplasties or cardiac surgeries of less than four weeks' duration, valvular alterations requiring surgical correction, myopericarditis, ventricular arrhythmias caused by exercise. * Kidney failure requiring dialysis. * Patients with uncontrolled bronchospasm due to intrinsic asthma. * Patients undergoing post-surgery chemotherapy treatment. * Adverse effects that occurred during the development of the treatment.
Where this trial is running
Madrid
- Hospital Universitario Ramon y Cajal — Madrid, Spain (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Teresa Fernandez-Pardo
- Email: teresa.fernandez@universidadeuropea.es
- Phone: 00.34 913 36 80 00
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.