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Effect of Technology-Assisted Preoperative Home Exercise on Postoperative Handgrip Strength, Muscle Endurance, and Psychological Distress in Patients With Pulmonary Nodules Undergoing Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery
Sponsor: National Taiwan University Hospital
Summary
This study aims to evaluate the effects of a technology-assisted preoperative home-based exercise program, delivered through a LINE Official Account and LINE BOT, on postoperative hand-grip strength, muscle endurance, and psychological distress in patients undergoing thoracoscopic pulmonary nodule resection. The study adopts a single-group pretest post-test design and plans to recruit 60 eligible patients. The intervention consists of at least one week of home exercise training before surgery, incorporating aerobic, resistance, and breathing exercises. Education, guidance, and interactive feedback are provided through the LINE platform to support adherence and exercise performance. Outcomes will be assessed at three time points: baseline (T0), immediately before surgery (T1), and two weeks after surgery (T2).
Official title: Effect of Technology-Assisted Intervention Program on Postoperative Handgrip Strength, Muscle Endurance, and Psychological Distress in Patients With Pulmonary Nodules
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
20 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
60
Start Date
2025-12-17
Completion Date
2026-12-31
Last Updated
2025-12-24
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Technology-Assisted Preoperative Home-Based Exercise Program
This behavioral intervention uses a technology-assisted approach to deliver preoperative home-based exercise training for patients scheduled to undergo video-assisted lung nodule resection. The intervention integrates a LINE Official Account with an automated LINE Bot that provides exercise instructions, educational materials, reminders, and self-report mechanisms. The exercise program is based on published preoperative home-exercise protocols for lung cancer surgery patients. It includes: 1. Aerobic exercise - walking or marching in place for 30 minutes, three times per week; 2. Resistance training - six exercises (high-knee marching, bridging, sit-to-stand, shoulder press, biceps curl, heel raise), performed twice weekly (non-consecutive), 30 repetitions each; 3. Breathing exercises - pursed-lip and diaphragmatic breathing, 10 repetitions each, three times per week; 4. Warm-up and cool-down for 5 minutes before and after exercise. The LINE Bot system provides video demonstration
Locations (1)
National Taiwan University Cancer Center
Taipei, Taiwan