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New treatment option for Lung Carcinoma
Official title Walking After Surgery to Improve Recovery and Outcomes After Surgery, AIRTECH Study
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT04783168
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- This clinical trial evaluates the relationship between walking and sleeping habits and surgical outcomes in patients with lung cancer. Early walking after surgery is associated with decreased or less severe complications.
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older
You may be able to join if
- 18 years or older
- English speaking
- Ambulatory preoperatively
- Patients undergoing at least a lobectomy
- Must own a smart phone and be willing to install the Fitbit application (App)
You likely can't join if
- Medical, psychiatric, cognitive or other conditions that compromise the patient's ability to understand the patient information, to give informed...
- Cannot maintain activity monitor in place at the time of consent
- Pregnant patients
See the full eligibility criteria
- 18 years or older
- English speaking
- Ambulatory preoperatively
- Patients undergoing at least a lobectomy
- Must own a smart phone and be willing to install the Fitbit application (App)
- Adequate internet connection via wifi or wireless network connection with smartphone
- Patients who are not already using a wearable device to track daily steps
- Medical, psychiatric, cognitive or other conditions that compromise the patient's ability to understand the patient information, to give informed consent, to comply with the study protocol or to complete the study.
- Cannot maintain activity monitor in place at the time of consent
- Pregnant patients
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Houston, Texas, United States
Compensation & support
Compensation mentioned.
ClinicalTrials.gov doesn't provide a reliable structured field for payment or travel support - confirm details with the study team.
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This study's listing includes signals that participants may be compensated or receive a stipend. Amounts vary and are set by the study team - confirm the details with them.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Houston, Texas, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.