Post-Operative Ambulatory Challenge and Exercise (PACE) Trial

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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This research study is evaluating the postoperative results in terms of quality of life and functional recovery of elderly patients after cancer surgery.

Detailed Description
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This is a pilot study, designed to collect data on steps walked (ambulation) per day of lobectomy patients after surgery. While the investigators know ambulation improves outcomes after surgery, there is no institutional policy, set of patient goals, or method for deciding which patients require further resources, such as physical therapy. Data collected will be used to set up a hospital-wide strategy for patients to achieve post-operative ambulation milestones more readily.

Official Title
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Post-Operative Ambulatory Challenge and Exercise (PACE) Trial

Conditions
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Cancer

Intervention / Treatment
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* Other: Mobility Tracker


Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: Patients Aged ≥ 18 years Who underwent or who will undergo lung resection at Brigham and Women's Hospital (BWH) With diagnosis of malignant or benign disease Exclusion Criteria: Patients with baseline immobility (i.e. wheelchair-bound, use of any walking assistance device, or gait alterations) Patients with cognitive deficits

Ages Eligible for Study
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Minimum Age: 18 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study
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All

Accepts Healthy Volunteers
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No

Study Plan
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How is the study designed?
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Design Details

Primary Purpose: Supportive Care
Intervention Model: Single Group Assignment
Masking: None (Open Label)


Arms and Interventions

| Participant Group/Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
| --- | --- |
| Experimental: Mobility Tracker<br>Each patient will be provided by the research team staff with a new mobility tracker The standard pre-operative assessment, surgical procedure and post-operative care will still be done Measurements of each patient (steps, distance and calories) will be obtained by the research staff | Other: Mobility Tracker<br>* Tracking Patient's movements and calories<br>|

What is the study measuring?
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Primary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Number of Steps Taken | Number of steps taken by subjects will be recorded on a mobility tracker, starting at the time of admission to the floor and ending at the time of discharge. | 2 years | 

Secondary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Distance walked | The distance walked by subjects will be recorded on a mobility tracker, starting at the time of admission to the floor and ending at the time of discharge. | 2 years | 
| Number of Calories Burned | The number of calories burned by subjects will be recorded on a mobility tracker, starting at the time of admission to the floor and ending at the time of discharge. | 2 years | 

 Terms related to the study
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Keywords Provided by Centre Hospitalier Valida
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Cancer