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Investigation of the Effectiveness of Tele-pulmonary Rehabilitation After Lung Resection

Not Applicable
Not yet recruiting
Conditions
Lung Resection
Lung Cancer
Tele-pulmonary Rehabilitation
Interventions
Other: Rehabilitation group
Registration Number
NCT05794607
Lead Sponsor
Halime Sinem Barutçu
Brief Summary

As a result of the review in the literature, no study was found in which tele-pulmonary rehabilitation was applied after physiotherapist-supervised lung resection via video conferencing.

Therefore, in this study, it was planned to investigate the effectiveness of tele-pulmonary rehabilitation in patients diagnosed with lung cancer and undergoing lung resection.

Detailed Description

Research; It was planned as a prospective and randomized controlled study. The research universe is Istanbul Kartal Dr. Lütfi Kırdar City Hospital Chest Surgery Clinic will consist of cases with a preliminary diagnosis of lung cancer. The sample of the study, on the other hand, will consist of patients who agreed to participate in the study and who met the inclusion criteria, who were planned for lung resection.

1. Study group (n=18); The treatment features of the tele-pulmonary rehabilitation group via videoconferencing are; Within the scope of the tele-pulmonary rehabilitation program, an exercise program consisting of lower-upper extremity strengthening training and flexibility training, breathing exercises training (diaphragmatic breathing, thoracic expansion exercises and forced expiration) and aerobic exercise training will be created before discharge, exercise session will be followed. Re-evaluation will be done after 8 weeks.Exercise intensity will be planned as 2 days a week with supervision and 1 day without supervision, 3 days a week in total. Exercise safety will be ensured by taking the severity of shortness of breath of the patients as a reference.

2. Control group (n=18); Patients in the tele-pulmonary rehabilitation control group will be given respiratory and aerobic exercise advice before discharge. Re-evaluation will be done after 8 weeks.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
NOT_YET_RECRUITING
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
36
Inclusion Criteria
  • Male and female patients aged 55-75 years diagnosed with lung cancer
  • Patients who underwent lobectomy, segmentectomy, bilobectomy, and pneumonectomy by either VATS or thoracotomy surgeries
  • Patients who can use phones and make video calls
Exclusion Criteria
  • Patients with heart failure or atrial fibrillation
  • Patients with acute infection at the time of assessment
  • Patients who have had myocardial infarction in the last six months
  • Patients with any comorbidities such as uncontrolled diabetes mellitus and/or hypertension
  • Patients with any problem that would limit physical activity

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Study groupRehabilitation group-
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Functional exercises capacity8 weeks

A 6-minute walk test will be performed to determine functional exercise capacity.

Pulmonary function test8 weeks

Pulmonary function test will be made in accordance with ats criteria

Peripheral muscle strength8 weeks

Peripheral muscle strength will be done with 'Lafayette' device

Upper extremity normal range of motion8 weeks

Upper extremity normal range of motion will be measured with a manual goniometer

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Anxiety and depression8 weeks

Hospital anxiety and depression scale (HAD scale); It will be used to measure and evaluate patients' anxiety and depression scales.

Determination of quality of life8 weeks

EORTC QLQ-C30; This scale is a widely used quality of life scale in cancer patients all over the world.

Cognitive functions8 weeks

Mini mental state test; will be used to evaluate postoperative cognitive dysfunction.

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