Using a smartphone app to help lung cancer patients stick to their rehabilitation exercises after surgery
Official title: A Prospective, Randomized, Controlled Study to Evaluate the Impact of Remote Symptom Management Via Smartphone App Based on Electronic Patient-Reported Outcomes on Rehabilitation Exercise Adherence After Minimally Invasive Surgery in Lung Cancer Patients
Run by Zhongshan People's Hospital, Guangdong, China · NCT05990946 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing whether a smartphone app can help lung cancer patients stick to their rehabilitation exercises after surgery by allowing them to report their symptoms and get feedback from their doctors.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 75 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 736 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Zhongshan People's Hospital, Guangdong, China Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Zhongshan, Guangdong) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | December 1, 2023 |
| Main results expected | March 30, 2027 |
| Study ends | June 30, 2027 |
| Registry record updated | September 4, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT05990946 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are adults aged 18-75 undergoing minimally invasive lung cancer resection who can use smartphones.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who have significant comorbidities, previous lung surgeries, or physical limitations that prevent exercise 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 randomized controlled trial evaluates the effectiveness of a smartphone app that enables remote symptom monitoring and management for patients recovering from video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS) for lung cancer. Patients will be randomized into two groups: one receiving electronic patient-reported outcomes (ePRO) with clinician feedback and the other receiving ePRO without feedback. The primary focus is on improving adherence to prescribed pulmonary rehabilitation exercises during the month following discharge. Secondary outcomes include monitoring postoperative complications, hospital readmissions, and patient satisfaction. If successful, this approach could be expanded to benefit a larger population of postoperative patients.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could significantly enhance recovery and adherence to rehabilitation exercises for lung cancer patients post-surgery.
How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown promise in using technology for remote monitoring and rehabilitation, suggesting potential success for this approach.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Age 18-75 years old * preoperative clinical diagnosis or suspicion of resectable primary lung cancer * Able to use smartphones and complete electronic questionnaires * Signed informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * conversions to open thoracotomy during surgery * ECOG score \> 1 * Received neoadjuvant therapy * Previous lung resection surgery * Unable to exercise due to physical limitations * Continuous systemic corticosteroid use within 1 month before enrollment * Unresolved toxicity above Grade 1 from previous treatments * Significant comorbidities or medical history
Where it's running
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No.2 Sunwen East Rd.
Zhongshan, Guangdong, China Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Xiaojuan Yang
- Email: 1002381745@qq.com
- Phone: +86 0760-88823566
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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.