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The study aims to determine the effects of a structured athletic intervention on patients recovering from lung surgery due to non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).

July 1, 2026Health Science ReportsOpen Access

Athletic Intervention After Thoracic Surgery for Lung Cancer: Rationale and Design of the ATHENA Study

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The study aims to determine the effects of a structured athletic intervention on patients recovering from lung surgery due to non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).
Single-arm pilot trial with a cohort of NSCLC patients post-surgery
Intervention includes a structured athletic protocol, 3 times per week for 6 months
Assessment of respiratory function and quality of life at baseline, 3 months, and 6 months
Primary endpoint: change in VO₂peak from baseline to 6 months; outcome to be reported
Secondary endpoints include changes in FEV₁, DLCO, MIP/MEP, METs, muscle power, and EORTC QLQ-C30 scores
Assessments will include spirometry and a quality of life questionnaire at specified intervals

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Randomized trial investigates exercise's impact on respiratory function and quality of life in lung cancer surgery patients, indicating potential benefits.

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Stella et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a44ae015cd2549c8bc436f6 https://doi.org/10.1002/hsr2.72512

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Randomized trial investigates exercise's impact on respiratory function and quality of life in lung cancer surgery patients, indicating potential benefits.

Athletic Intervention After Thoracic Surgery for Lung Cancer: Rationale and Design of the ATHENA Study

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Athletic Intervention After Thoracic Surgery for Lung Cancer: Rationale and Design of the ATHENA Study

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