Prehabilitation Program with Physical Therapy and Relaxation to Support Adults Undergoing Lung Cancer Surgery Including Biospecimen Collection

What this Trial Is About

This clinical trial evaluates two different physical therapy and relaxation intervention programs designed to promote resiliency and improve surgical outcomes for adults undergoing lung cancer surgery. These prehabilitation programs aim to improve physical performance, mood, and recovery after surgery for potentially resectable non-small cell lung cancer. Researchers are studying how these interventions may support emotional and physical recovery, shorten hospital stays, and possibly extend survival. The trial offers two intervention options Arm I ROAR-LCS includes in-person and virtual physical therapy sessions with cardiovascular warm-up, core exercises, and resistance training along with guided progressive muscle relaxation exercises. Patients receive exercise equipment for home use and complete 6-8 sessions before surgery and a total of 12 sessions over 3-4 months. Arm II BeFitMe provides access to a smartphone app, an Apple watch, and an exercise flip book for 9 months, with assigned self-guided exercises lasting at least 3 minutes, motivational texts, and activity tracking. Both groups undergo blood sample collection during the study. Participants are involved in regular therapy sessions, exercise routines, and relaxation practices, with monitoring of adherence and retention as primary outcomes. Blood samples are collected to explore biomarkers related to treatment toxicity and tumor response. After completing the intervention, participants are followed for 1 and 2 years to assess long-term outcomes. The study measures feasibility and participant engagement alongside clinical results to better understand how these programs support recovery after lung cancer surgery.

Prehabilitation Physical Therapy and Relaxation Intervention Program to Promote Resiliency and Operative Success Among Adults Receiving Lung Cancer Surgery, ROAR-LCS Trial