Using the Fissios App to Improve Recovery After Lung Surgery
Clinical Trial Comparing a Face-to-face Perioperative Respiratory Physiotherapy Program Versus the Use of Fissios App© as a Complement to a Respiratory Physiotherapy Program in Patients Diagnosed With NSCLC Undergoing Surgery.
This study tests if using the Fissios App can help people recover better and have fewer problems after lung surgery for cancer compared to standard physiotherapy.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 560 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Hospital San Carlos, Madrid Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Madrid, Madrid) |
| Trial ID | NCT06732193 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This trial investigates the effectiveness of the Fissios App, a smartphone tool designed to enhance respiratory physiotherapy, in reducing post-operative complications for patients undergoing lung resection surgery due to non-small cell lung cancer. Participants will be randomly assigned to either a control group receiving standard physiotherapy or an intervention group using the Fissios App alongside their physiotherapy. The study aims to assess improvements in post-operative outcomes and overall quality of life over a 90-day follow-up period. A total of 560 participants will be recruited across multiple centers for this multicenter, randomized, controlled trial.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults over 18 scheduled for lung resection surgery due to non-small cell lung cancer and who have access to a compatible smartphone.
Not a fit: Patients with medical contraindications to respiratory physiotherapy or those unable to use a smartphone will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly reduce post-operative complications and improve recovery for lung cancer surgery patients.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown positive outcomes with similar peri-operative physiotherapy interventions, suggesting potential success for this novel approach.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Patients over 18 years of age. 2. Indication for lung resection surgery due to diagnostic suspicion or histopathological diagnosis of non-small cell lung carcinoma. 3. Anatomical lung resection surgery: anatomical segmental resection, lobectomies or pneumonectomies, using a conventional or minimally invasive approach (VATS, RATS). 4. The patient has a smart mobile device compatible with the Fissios App©, has the ability or has the support to use it. 5. Willingness and commitment to participate in the study. 6. Ability to complete the informed consent to participate in the study. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Medical contraindication to perform respiratory physiotherapy exercises. 2. Not possessing a smart mobile device compatible with Fissios App©. 3. Inability of the patient to perform the exercises, either due to a physical or psychological impediment. 4. Inability to complete the informed consent form for participation in the study. 5. Refusal to participate in the study.
Where this trial is running
Madrid, Madrid
- Hospital Clínico San Carlos — Madrid, Madrid, Spain (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Carlos A Fraile Olivero, MD, PhD — Hospital San Carlos, Madrid
- Study coordinator: Carlos A Fraile Olivero, MD, PhD
- Email: carlosalfredo.fraile@salud.madrid.org
- Phone: +34917043708
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.