Clinical Effects of Early Ambulation on the Day of Surgery in Patients Undergoing ERAS-Based Lobectomy: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Development and Effects of a Postoperative Early Mobilization Intervention for Patients Undergoing Lobectomy

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

CRIS

Registry ID

KCT0012173

Enrollment

Registered

2026-06-24

Start date

2023-12-15

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-06-29

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Conditions

None listed

Interventions

Behavioral : The intervention group received an early ambulation protocol initiated on the day of surgery. Patients maintained a bedside sitting position for approximately 30 minutes at 4 hours after

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Adult patients (=19 years) who underwent lobectomy for lung cancer Patients admitted to the intensive care unit following ERAS-based surgery Patients who were alert and able to communicate after extubation Patients capable of ambulation and who provided informed consent

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Patients with hemodynamic instability due to intraoperative or immediate postoperative complications (e.g., bleeding) Patients whose surgical plan was changed intraoperatively Patients with severe cardiopulmonary conditions limiting early ambulation Patients with impaired cognitive function or inability to communicate Patients who refused to participate or withdrew from the study

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
pulmonary complication	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
oxygenation, dyspnea;pain, nausea and vomiting, sleep quality	—

Countries

Korea, Republic of

Contacts

Public ContactJihyun Lee

Samsung Medical Center

pikapika1029@naver.com+82-2-8837-1698

Outcome results