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Cornelia M Ulrich^1,2, Caroline Himbert^1,2, Christopher A Barnes^1,3

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A personalized exercise program improved physical function in women and reduced fatigue in lung cancer patients undergoing surgery. This remote, clinic-aligned intervention offers a more accessible approach to perioperative care.

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Area of Science:

Oncology
Exercise Physiology
Rehabilitation Medicine

Background:

Exercise interventions show promise for lung cancer surgery patients but are often resource-intensive and lack personalization.
Current approaches may not adequately address physical function decline and fatigue post-surgery.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate a personalized, remotely monitored perioperative exercise program for lung cancer patients undergoing surgery.
To determine if this intervention improves physical function and reduces fatigue compared to standard care.

Main Methods:

The Precision-Exercise-Prescription (PEP) trial randomized 182 lung cancer patients (stages I-IIIa or oligometastatic) to a personalized home-based exercise program or standard care.
The exercise group received remote physical therapist guidance starting 2 weeks pre-surgery and continuing post-surgery.
Outcomes including the 6-minute walk test (6MWT) and cancer-related fatigue were assessed at baseline and 2 months post-surgery.

Main Results:

The exercise intervention group showed improved physical function (6MWT) compared to the standard care group, with significant benefits observed in women.
Patients in the exercise group maintained stable fatigue levels, while the standard care group experienced deterioration.
Greater improvements in physical function and fatigue were noted in specific subgroups, including women, younger patients, and those with overweight/obesity.

Conclusions:

The PEP intervention, a personalized and remotely monitored perioperative exercise program, effectively improved physical function in women and reduced fatigue in lung cancer surgery patients.
This approach offers a scalable and accessible alternative to traditional, resource-intensive exercise programs.
Personalized, remote exercise interventions hold significant potential for enhancing recovery and quality of life in cancer patients.