Investigating physical changes in patients after lung surgery
Official title: Evaluation of Frailty, Physical Capacity and Lung Function in Postoperative Pulmonary Endarterectomy Patients: an Observational and Prospective Clinical Study
Run by University of Sao Paulo General Hospital · NCT06286891 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at how lung surgery affects the physical performance, lung function, and muscle strength of patients as they recover over time.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 50 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | University of Sao Paulo General Hospital Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (São Paulo, São Paulo) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | February 29, 2024 |
| Main results expected | September 1, 2025 |
| Study ends | November 30, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | June 22, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT06286891 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 and older scheduled for elective pulmonary endarterectomy surgery without cognitive or motor impairments.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients requiring reoperation or those with cognitive or peripheral motor impairments may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to assess the physical performance, lung function, and muscle strength of patients undergoing pulmonary endarterectomy (PET) during their recovery. Participants aged 18 and older will be evaluated at multiple time points: preoperatively, after ICU discharge, before hospital discharge, and six months post-surgery. Various tests, including the Six-minute walk test and spirometry, will be utilized to measure changes in physical capacity and identify factors contributing to functional loss during hospitalization.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance postoperative care and rehabilitation strategies for patients undergoing pulmonary endarterectomy.
How similar studies have gone: While similar studies have explored postoperative outcomes in lung surgery, this specific focus on frailty and physical capacity in PET patients is relatively novel.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Age ≥ 18 years * Both genders * Elective pulmonary endarterectomy surgery * Absence of cognitive or peripheral motor impairment that prevents the performance of functional tests in the preoperative period. Exclusion Criteria: * Reoperation for any reason * Presence of cognitive or peripheral motor impairment that prevents the performance of functional tests in the postoperative period.
Where it's running
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Instituto do Coração - Hospital das Clínicas da Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo
São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Rafael M Ianotti, PT — Instituto do Coração - Hospital das Clínicas da Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo
- Study coordinator: Rafael M Ianotti, PT
- Email: rafael.ianotti@hc.fm.usp.br
- Phone: +55 11 26615319
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.