Frailty, Physical Capacity and Lung Function in Postoperative Pulmonary Endarterectomy Patients

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot listed
Trial typeObservational
Biological sexAll
Age18+
SponsorUniversity of Sao Paulo General Hospital

About this trial

The goal of this observational and prospective study is to investigate changes in physical performance, lung function, respiratory and peripheral muscle strength in patients during the postoperative period following pulmonary endarterectomy (PET).

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Age ≥ 18 years

Both genders

Elective pulmonary endarterectomy surgery

Absence of cognitive or peripheral motor impairment that prevents the performance of functional tests in the preoperative period.

Disqualifiers

Reoperation for any reason

Presence of cognitive or peripheral motor impairment that prevents the performance of functional tests in the postoperative period.

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Not listed

Trial groups

No trial groups listed