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Oesophagectomy and Chest Wall and Respiratory Function
Sponsor: Imperial College London
Summary
Open surgery for esophageal cancer commonly involves large incisions in the chest, associated with a high rate of pulmonary complications (30-50%). Minimally invasive approach through keyhole surgery has been shown to reduce pulmonary infections by 20%. Enhanced recovery programmes are evidence-based protocols, developed to achieve early recovery after surgery with early mobilisation and chest physiotherapy and have been shown to reduce pulmonary complication rates as well. The investigators intend to objectively measure chest wall movement using 3D motion capture system as well as a wearable measurement system to monitor chest wall movement.
Official title: Changes in Respiratory Function and Chest Wall Movement Following Oesophagectomy
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 90 Years
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
100
Start Date
2019-05-29
Completion Date
2025-08-31
Last Updated
2025-07-03
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Interventions
3D motion capture system
Small reflective markers and inertia measurement units will be placed on the chest of the patients using hypoallergenic adhesive and a motion capture system will pick up a 3D image via these markers non-invasively.
Incentive spirometry
Incentive spirometry is a non-invasive device for assessment of pulmonary function.
Questionnaires
Three validated, European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality-of-life Questionnaire Core 30 (EORTC QLQ-C30) and Oesophago-Gastric Module 25 (EORTC QLQ-OG25) and LASORS questionnaire.
Locations (1)
Charing Cross Hospital
London, United Kingdom