Plain-English translation of NCT06432972 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This trial is testing whether an accelerated pulmonary rehabilitation program—a structured breathing and exercise program—can safely help smokers with chronic lung disease or suspected lung cancer prepare for lung surgery. The program is designed to strengthen your lungs and body quickly in the weeks before your operation, potentially improving your surgical outcomes.
Pulmonary rehabilitation has proven benefits, but it hasn't been carefully studied in smokers with chronic lung disease who need lung surgery most. This trial aims to figure out the best way to deliver this treatment in the limited time before surgery and to confirm it's safe and feasible for this specific group of patients.
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You would come to the University of Vermont Medical Center for an initial assessment that includes questionnaires about your smoking, anxiety, and medical history, plus some basic fitness tests like a 6-minute walk. Then, over 8 days, you would attend two one-hour rehabilitation sessions per day (16 total) that combine breathing exercises, physical training, and support to help you quit smoking. You'll also be offered nicotine replacement therapy or other medications to help with smoking cessation during this time.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jun 5, 2026 · Not medical advice
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