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Structured Pulmonary Physiotherapy After Lung Cancer Surgery by Age Group
Sponsor: Bezmialem Vakif University
Summary
This ambispective observational cohort study aims to evaluate age-related differences in clinical outcomes among patients undergoing lung cancer surgery who received a structured comprehensive in-patient physiotherapy (CIPT) program as part of standard postoperative care. The CIPT program includes patient education, chest physiotherapy, breathing exercises, airway clearance techniques, early mobilization, postural exercises, and upper- and lower-extremity range-of-motion exercises during the postoperative hospital stay. The primary outcome is hospital length of stay. Secondary outcomes include clinical parameters (blood pressure, resting heart rate, oxygen saturation, and respiratory rate), symptom-related outcomes (dyspnea, fatigue, and incisional pain), and inflammatory biomarkers (C-reactive protein, neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio, and albumin). Outcomes are analyzed according to predefined age groups (45-64 years and 65-90 years) to evaluate potential age-related differences.
Official title: Age-Related Effects of a Structured Postoperative Pulmonary Physiotherapy Program After Lung Cancer Surgery: An Ambispective Observational Cohort Study in Middle-aged and Older Patients
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
45 Years - 90 Years
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
60
Start Date
2025-06-01
Completion Date
2026-03-02
Last Updated
2026-08-17
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
Comprehensive In-Patient Physiotherapy (CIPT) Program
The comprehensive in-patient physiotherapy (CIPT) program was provided as part of standard postoperative care following lung cancer surgery. The program included patient education, breathing exercises, incentive spirometry, airway clearance techniques, early mobilization, postural exercises, and upper- and lower-extremity range-of-motion exercises. It was initiated on the first day after transfer to the thoracic surgery ward and continued until hospital discharge. One session per day was supervised by a physiotherapist, with two additional sessions performed independently by the patient or with caregiver assistance
Locations (1)
Bezmialem Vakif University
Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)