Effects of an 8-Week Online Supervised Yoga Program on Recovery After Lung Cancer Surgery in Adults Aged 18 to 65

What this Trial Is About

Researchers are evaluating the effects of an 8-week tele-yoga program for adults aged 18 to 65 who have undergone lung resection surgery due to lung cancer. This randomized controlled trial focuses on improving exercise capacity and recovery after surgery, addressing both physical and psychological challenges common in lung cancer patients post-operation. The study aims to explore tele-yoga as a home-based pulmonary rehabilitation alternative that could support recovery and quality of life. Participants in the tele-yoga group will engage in supervised yoga sessions delivered live via video conferencing three times a week for eight weeks. The program includes individual sessions during the first two weeks and small group sessions over the following six weeks. Each session lasts 45-60 minutes, combining warm-up exercises, yoga postures, breathing techniques, and relaxation. A control group will continue standard post-operative care without additional intervention. Throughout the study, participants will undergo various assessments including exercise capacity measured by the six-minute walk test, pulmonary function tests, muscle strength evaluations, and questionnaires assessing physical activity, dyspnea, fatigue, sleep quality, anxiety, depression, and overall quality of life. Researchers will monitor progress at baseline and after the 8-week intervention. This comprehensive evaluation will help determine the potential benefits and feasibility of tele-yoga for lung cancer survivors.

Investigation of the Effects of Tele-Yoga Training in Individuals With Lung Cancer Undergoing Lung Resection Surgery