Physical Therapy and Relaxation for Lung Cancer
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
This clinical trial tests two different physical therapy and relaxation interventions, one in-person and at-home called Resiliency and Operative Success for Adults Receiving Lung Cancer Surgery (ROAR-LCS) and one virtually called BeFitMe. These programs that take place before and after standard of care lung cancer surgery, called prehabilitation programs, promote resiliency and patient outcomes (operative success) for adults receiving lung cancer surgery. Lung cancers occur in the chest and often cause symptoms for patients. Poor physical performance and negative mood are two risk factors for a decline in functional status after surgery. Physical therapy and relaxation interventions (i.e. progressive muscle relaxation) are two such interventions that may improve physical and emotional recovery including a potential shortened hospital stay for patients receiving surgery for lung cancer. Starting these intervention programs early alongside cancer treatment can improve symptoms, improve functional status and quality of life, help with emotional needs of patients, improve recovery time, and may even prolong life. ROAR-LCS and BeFitMe may promote resiliency and operative success for adults receiving lung cancer surgery.
Who Is on the Research Team?
Carolyn J Presley, MD
Principal Investigator
Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for adults (18+) with certain types of lung cancer who plan to have surgery after initial treatment at OSUCCC. Participants must be able and willing to join the program, understand instructions, and sign consent.Inclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Prehabilitation
Participants engage in physical therapy and relaxation interventions before lung cancer surgery to promote resiliency and operative success.
Post-operative Treatment
Participants continue physical therapy and relaxation interventions after surgery, including virtual sessions and at-home exercises.
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after treatment, with follow-up assessments at 1 and 2 years.
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Physical Therapy
- Relaxation Technique
Trial Overview
The study compares two pre- and post-surgery programs: one in-person/at-home (ROAR-LCS) and one virtual (BeFitMe). Both use physical therapy, exercise, relaxation techniques, text messages, surveys, and online tools to help recovery from lung cancer surgery.
How Is the Trial Designed?
2
Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Patients receive access to the BeFitMe app on their smartphone and an Apple watch and exercise flip book for 9 months. Patients are assigned exercises, lasting at least 3 minutes, and receive access to self guided exercise videos. Patients receive motivational text messages to encourage their completion of the exercises once daily. Patients track their exercise and step counts using the app. Patients also undergo blood sample collection on study.
Patients complete in person physical therapy sessions during weeks with regularly scheduled clinic visits, at first session after surgery, and the final session. These sessions include 10 minutes of a cardiovascular warm up followed up core exercise and resistance training. Patients also complete virtual physical therapy sessions in a similar fashion during weeks in between regularly scheduled clinic visits. Patients complete 6-8 sessions prior to surgery and 12 sessions total (over 3-4 months). Patients receive a portable exercise peddler and resistance bands for at home exercise. Patients complete the exercises at home as instructed during their sessions, at first weekly then increased to twice then three times weekly depending upon tolerance. Patients also complete progressive muscle relaxation exercises during a guided virtual session once weekly and at home individually 3-5 times per week. Patients also undergo blood sample collection on study.
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center
Lead Sponsor
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