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Impact of Respiratory Rehabilitation on Quality of Life in Patients With Metastatic Non-small Cell Lung Cancer Treated With Immunotherapy and Chemotherapy in the Maintenance Phase
Sponsor: University Hospital, Brest
Summary
Lung cancer is highly prevalent, with approximately 46,363 new cases in 2018, accounting for 20.6% of cancer deaths in France. At diagnosis, 70% of patients have advanced or metastatic cancer, treatable only by palliative care. Respiratory rehabilitation aims to reduce symptoms, enhance performance, increase autonomy, and improve patients\' quality of life. While effective for COPD patients and other conditions causing dyspnea, its benefits in advanced, non-operable lung cancer are less studied. Some studies have shown the feasibility and safety of respiratory rehabilitation, but few have compared its impact on non-operable lung cancer patients or assessed its effect on quality of life. The main objective of the proposed study is to evaluate the impact of a respiratory rehabilitation program on the quality of life of patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) undergoing maintenance chemotherapy and immunotherapy, compared to a control group receiving standard care.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
96
Start Date
2026-03-01
Completion Date
2029-03-01
Last Updated
2026-02-10
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Respiratory Rehabilitation
An initial assessment is conducted upon admission to personalize the program. This includes: Clinical examination Spirometry Maximum Inspiratory Pressure (PImax) measurement Multidimensional Dyspnea Profile questionnaire at end of TM6 Exercise Functional Testing Measurement of quadriceps strength and endurance Blood gases Educational interview and shared educational assessment London Chest Activity of Daily Living (LCADL) Tobacco and/or dietary consultation The respiratory rehabilitation program, performed twice a week, includes: Exercise training on an ergocycle and treadmill (30 minutes at ventilatory threshold for the ergocycle; 30 minutes at 60-80% walking speed for the treadmill; or dyspnea rated 4-6 on the Borg scale after endurance exercise) Quadriceps muscle strengthening Therapeutic education program Group gymnastics Smoking cessation assistance Socio-psychological and nutritional support
Locations (3)
CHU Brest
Brest, France
CH Morlaix
Morlaix, France
CH Cornouaille
Quimper, France