Internet-based pre-rehabilitation for lung surgery patients

Research on Building and Application of Internet-based Home Pre-rehabilitation Model for Lung Surgery Patients.

This study is testing if an online pre-rehabilitation program that includes family support can help older patients get ready for lung surgery and improve their recovery afterwards.

Quick facts

• Phase: NA
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 100 (estimated)
• Ages: 60 Years to 99 Years
• Sex: All
• Sponsor: The Fourth Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine (other)
• Locations: 1 site (Yiwu, Zhejiang)
• Trial ID: NCT06458894 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This study investigates the effectiveness of an internet-based pre-rehabilitation model for patients undergoing lung surgery, particularly focusing on elderly individuals. It involves family caregivers in the preoperative management process to enhance patient compliance with rehabilitation exercises. A randomized controlled trial will be conducted with 100 patients, who will be divided into an experimental group receiving family rehabilitation training and a control group receiving routine nursing measures. The study will assess various postoperative outcomes, including lung function, hospital stay duration, and medical expenses.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are elderly patients aged 60 and above who are diagnosed with lung nodules or tumors and are scheduled for thoracoscopic lung resection surgery.

Not a fit: Patients with severe conditions that prevent them from tolerating pre-rehabilitation training or those with cognitive impairments may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could improve recovery outcomes and reduce hospital stays for lung surgery patients.

How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promise in using prehabilitation approaches for surgical patients, indicating potential success for this model.

Eligibility criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

1\. Age ≥ 60 years old; 2. A preliminary diagnosis of pulmonary结节 or lung tumor by chest CT; 3. Planning to undergo thoracoscopic lung resection surgery; 4. Voluntary participation of patients.

Exclusion Criteria:

1\. Patients with severe condition who cannot tolerate pre-rehabilitation training; 2. Patients with consciousness disorder or mental abnormalities who cannot cooperate with pre-rehabilitation training; 3. Patients who cannot complete questionnaire filling out due to visual, auditory, or intellectual impairment, etc.

Where this trial is running

Yiwu, Zhejiang

• The Fourth Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine — Yiwu, Zhejiang, China (RECRUITING)

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: chaoqian li

Conditions: Lung Cancer