Improving recovery after lung surgery through walking and monitoring
Ambulation to Improve Recovery With Wearable TECHnology (AIRTECH) Study
This study is testing how walking and sleep habits can help lung cancer patients recover better after surgery by comparing standard care with added support from a Fitbit or early walking encouragement.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 240 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | M.D. Anderson Cancer Center Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Houston, Texas) |
| Trial ID | NCT04783168 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This clinical trial evaluates how walking and sleeping habits impact recovery outcomes in lung cancer patients post-surgery. Participants are randomized into three groups: one receiving standard care, one receiving standard care plus a Fitbit to track steps, and one receiving standard care with an emphasis on early ambulation. The study aims to measure differences in postoperative complications, quality of life, hospital stay duration, and readmission rates. The findings may lead to improved interventions for enhancing recovery and overall quality of life for lung cancer patients.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are English-speaking adults aged 18 and older who are undergoing lobectomy for lung cancer and can use a smartphone.
Not a fit: Patients with medical or cognitive conditions that hinder their ability to comply with the study protocol or those already using a wearable device may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to better recovery strategies and improved quality of life for lung cancer patients after surgery.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown positive outcomes with similar approaches focusing on physical activity and recovery, suggesting potential for success in this trial.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * 18 years or older * English speaking * Ambulatory preoperatively * Patients undergoing at least a lobectomy * Must own a smart phone and be willing to install the Fitbit application (App) * Adequate internet connection via wifi or wireless network connection with smartphone * Patients who are not already using a wearable device to track daily steps Exclusion Criteria: * Medical, psychiatric, cognitive or other conditions that compromise the patient's ability to understand the patient information, to give informed consent, to comply with the study protocol or to complete the study. * Cannot maintain activity monitor in place at the time of consent * Pregnant patients
Where this trial is running
Houston, Texas
- M D Anderson Cancer Center — Houston, Texas, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Garrett L Walsh — M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
- Study coordinator: Garrett L Walsh
- Email: gwalsh@mdanderson.org
- Phone: 713-792-6849
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.