A Study Comparing Inspiratory Muscle Training Added to Standard Prehabilitation Versus Standard Prehabilitation Alone in Adults With Lung Cancer Undergoing Surgery

What this Trial Is About

Researchers are studying people with lung cancer who may undergo surgery to remove part of the lung. Surgery offers a chance for cure but can be risky for those with poor lung function or breathlessness. This trial looks at adding a breathing muscle training device to a standard exercise program called Prehabilitation Prehab to help improve fitness and reduce complications after surgery. The study compares two groups one receives the standard Prehab program plus inspiratory muscle training using a hand-held device that strengthens breathing muscles, while the other group receives only the standard Prehab. Both groups will prepare for surgery with these programs. The aim is to see if the added muscle training reduces lung-related complications and hospital stay after surgery. Participants will be followed for up to twelve months after surgery, with regular assessments of breathlessness, quality of life, lung function, activity levels, and hospital outcomes. Researchers will monitor post-procedure complications and recovery progress through tests, questionnaires, and medical records. This detailed follow-up helps understand the benefits and effects of the breathing training device alongside standard care.

The PRIMROSE Trial