Home-Based Exercise and Breathing Training Before Lung Cancer Surgery
Tests a home exercise and breathing program in adults before lung cancer surgery.
Plain-language title generated from the registry record
Registry title: Prehabilitation for Patients Undergoing Lung Cancer Surgery
Key facts
- Where
- Parkville, AustraliaSee the site
AI summary: who the study is looking for
From the trial's eligibility criteria. Machine-read from the registry text on this page, so it can be wrong. The registry text below and the trial team decide who can take part.
The trial is looking for adults with lung cancer who are scheduled for lung surgery. It tests a home-based exercise and breathing program before the operation.
- Age
- 18 years or older
- Sex
- All sexes can join.
- Disease stage
- Lung cancer, with lung resection surgery scheduled.
Main reasons for not taking part
- Another type of cancer besides lung cancer
- Surgery planned in less than one week
- Unstable psychiatric, cognitive or substance abuse disorder that would get in the way of the trial
- Any reason that makes exercise unsafe
Read by machine on 12 November 2026.
Where in Australia
- The University of Melbourne, Department of PhysiotherapyParkville, AustraliaContact: Lara Edbrooke, PhDTaking people
Questions to ask the study team
- How often do I need to come in, and for how long each time?
- Are travel costs paid?
- Can I keep my own doctor?
- What happens if I want to stop?
Contact the study team: see the registry record → Contacts and Locations
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- Who runs it
- University of Melbourne
- Trial code
- NCT06716437
- Record updated
- 22 April 2025
- Original description
Major surgery has been linked to running a marathon as in both represent large endeavours where the body will experience an increase in demands to supply the necessary energy. It has been alledged that, as one would train to prepare for a marathon, the same should be applied to surgery. The process of getting ready and/or fitter for surgery is frequently referred to as prehabilitation and it usually involves interventions on improving nutrition and diet, getting fit and improve emotional wellness. Prehabilitation can improve the recovery after surgery and reduce the time spent in hospital afterwards. This research seeks to determine whether a home based program of increased physical activity and breathing training can improve patients' physical and respiratory function in preparation for lung cancer surgery.Read full original descriptionShow less
Digitally Enabled Prehabilitation in a Community-based Setting for Patients Undergoing Lung Cancer Surgery
Major surgery has been linked to running a marathon as in both represent large endeavours where the body will experience an increase in demands to supply the necessary energy. It has been alledged that, as one would train to prepare for a marathon, the same should be applied to surgery. The process of getting ready and/or fitter for surgery is frequently referred to as prehabilitation and it usually involves interventions on improving nutrition and diet, getting fit and improve emotional wellness. Prehabilitation can improve the recovery after surgery and reduce the time spent in hospital afterwards. This research seeks to determine whether a home based program of increased physical activity and breathing training can improve patients' physical and respiratory function in preparation for lung cancer surgery.
Inclusion: Diagnosis of lung cancer and scheduled for lung resection surgery; Ability to understand and speak English to follow instructions and complete the intended assessments; Age ≥ 18 years at the point of baseline screening; Provide written informed consent for the trial; Sufficient digital literacy to use a smartphone and mobile app; No contraindications for exercise.
Exclusion: Surgery scheduled in less than one week; Other cancer diagnoses than lung cancer; Unstable psychiatric, cognitive or substance abuse disorders that would interfere with cooperation with the requirements of the trial.