None listed
Conditions
Interventions
Behavioral : Pulmonary rehabilitation runs for 60 minutes per session. The pulmonary rehabilitation program is based on a comprehensive approach, not simply providing regular exercise. And it includes
Sponsors
Asan Medical Center
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: The study inclusion criteria were (1) Lung cancer patients with planned radiation therapy (postoperative adjuvant radiation therapy and concurrent chemoradiation therapy) including for more than 4 weeks (5 times a week, 20 times a week) (2) lung parenchymal cancer, and (3) Consent to regular outpatient-based respiratory rehabilitation program, considering residence and other factors.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1) Communication restrictions 2) Failed to obtain consent form 3) Accompanied by psychiatric problems or severe dizziness 4) Patients have comorbidities, which are regarded as contraindications of pulmonary rehabilitation, such as severe pulmonary hypertension or hemodynamic instability
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Walking distance of 6 minutes walking test | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| All cause mortality;Radiation therapy related pneumonitis requiring steroid therapy;Pulmonary function test (FEV1, FVC, DLCO);Dyspnea scale (mMRC grade);Grip strength;Respiratory muscle strength;Bioimpedence;Index for Quality of life (EORTC QLQ-LC13, EORTC QLQ-C30) | — |
Countries
Korea, Republic of
Contacts
Public ContactJang Ho Lee
Asan Medical Center
Outcome results
None listed