Fissios© and Postoperative Complications (FPoC Trial)

Launched by CARLOS ALFREDO FRAILE OLIVERO, MD, PHD. · Dec 11, 2024

Keywords

ClinConnect Summary

The FPoC Trial is studying how a new app called Fissios can help improve recovery for patients with non-small cell lung cancer who are undergoing lung surgery. Researchers believe that adding this app, which offers guided breathing exercises, to standard physical therapy sessions before and after surgery might lower the chances of experiencing complications after the operation. The trial will include about 560 patients, who will either use the app along with regular physical therapy or just attend the traditional therapy sessions.

To participate, you need to be over 18 years old and scheduled for lung surgery due to lung cancer. You should also have a smartphone that can run the Fissios app and be willing to commit to the study. If you join, you will attend physical therapy sessions for at least 45 minutes, five times before and after your surgery. This study aims to see if using the app can make a real difference in your recovery and overall well-being.

Gender

ALL

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • 1. Patients over 18 years of age.
• • 2. Indication for lung resection surgery due to diagnostic suspicion or histopathological diagnosis of non-small cell lung carcinoma.
• • 3. Anatomical lung resection surgery: anatomical segmental resection, lobectomies or pneumonectomies, using a conventional or minimally invasive approach (VATS, RATS).
• • 4. The patient has a smart mobile device compatible with the Fissios App©, has the ability or has the support to use it.
• • 5. Willingness and commitment to participate in the study.
• • 6. Ability to complete the informed consent to participate in the study.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • 1. Medical contraindication to perform respiratory physiotherapy exercises.
• • 2. Not possessing a smart mobile device compatible with Fissios App©.
• • 3. Inability of the patient to perform the exercises, either due to a physical or psychological impediment.
• • 4. Inability to complete the informed consent form for participation in the study.
• • 5. Refusal to participate in the study.