Comparison of Early Postoperative Functional Capacity and Kinesiophobia in Patients Undergoing Thoracic Surgery Via Thoracotomy or VATS

NCT07647822 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: GO 20/1155
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 18
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

This observational cross-sectional study aims to compare early postoperative functional capacity and kinesiophobia in patients undergoing thoracic surgery via thoracotomy or video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS). Patients aged 18-75 years who underwent thoracic surgery and agreed to participate will be evaluated during the early postoperative period, after chest tube removal and before hospital discharge. Functional capacity will be assessed using the 1-minute sit-to-stand test. Kinesiophobia will be evaluated using the Tampa Scale for Kinesiophobia. Pain, dyspnea, fatigue, and coronavirus-related anxiety will also be assessed using validated scales and questionnaires. The study will investigate the relationship between kinesiophobia and postoperative functional and symptom-related outcomes.

Conditions

VATS; Kinesiophobia; Thoracotomy; Thoracic Surgery

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Kinesiophobia

  Kinesiophobia will be assessed using the Tampa Scale for Kinesiophobia. The scale consists of 17 items scored on a 4-point Likert scale. Total scores range from 17 to 68, with higher scores indicating greater fear of movement.

  Early postoperative period, after chest tube removal and before hospital discharge, approximately postoperative days 2-10

Secondary Outcomes (5)

• Functional Capacity

  Early postoperative period, after chest tube removal and before hospital discharge, approximately postoperative days 2-10

• Pain Level

  Early postoperative period, after chest tube removal and before hospital discharge, approximately postoperative days 2-10

• Dyspnea

  Early postoperative period, after chest tube removal and before hospital discharge, approximately postoperative days 2-10

• Fatigue

  Early postoperative period, after chest tube removal and before hospital discharge, approximately postoperative days 2-10

• Coronavirus-related Anxiety

  Early postoperative period, after chest tube removal and before hospital discharge, approximately postoperative days 2-10

Study Arms (2)

Thoracotomy Group

Patients aged 18-75 years who underwent thoracic surgery via thoracotomy and agreed to participate in the study.

VATS Group

Patients aged 18-75 years who underwent thoracic surgery via video-assisted thoracic surgery and agreed to participate in the study.

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 75 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Patients aged 18-75 years who underwent thoracic surgery via thoracotomy or video-assisted thoracic surgery at the Department of Thoracic Surgery, Hacettepe University, and agreed to participate in the study.

You may qualify if:

• Undergoing thoracic surgery via thoracotomy or video-assisted thoracic surgery
• Aged between 18 and 75 years
• Volunteering to participate in the study
• Providing informed consent

You may not qualify if:

• Presence of cooperation or communication problems that prevent assessment
• History of previous thoracic surgery

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Hacettepe University: lead

Study Sites (1)

HAcettepe University

Ankara, Altındağ, 06100, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Kinesiophobia

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Phobic Disorders; Anxiety Disorders; Mental Disorders

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: COHORT
• Time Perspective: PROSPECTIVE
• Target Duration: 10 Days
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: MsC PT

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: June 10, 2026
• First Posted: June 15, 2026
• Study Start: May 1, 2021
• Primary Completion: May 1, 2022
• Study Completion: July 1, 2022
• Last Updated: June 15, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-06

Locations

TU (1)