VATSNCT07647822
Comparison of Early Postoperative Functional Capacity and Kinesiophobia in Patients Undergoing Thoracic Surgery Via Thoracotomy or VATS
An observational study of VATS and Kinesiophobia, run by Hacettepe University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial 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). Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 75 years
- Conditions the study is for
- VATS, Kinesiophobia, Thoracotomy
- How many people
- 18 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 1 May 2021to 1 Jul 2022
- How long will I take part?
- 10 Days
- Phase
- Observational
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 to 75 years
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult, Older adult
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.
Who may be able to join
- 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
Who cannot join
- Presence of cooperation or communication problems that prevent assessment
- History of previous thoracic surgery
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: Comparison of Early Postoperative Functional Capacity, Kinesiophobia, Pain, Dyspnea, Fatigue, and Anxiety in Patients Undergoing Thoracic Surgery Via Thoracotomy or Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery
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.
Read the detailed description
Thoracic surgical procedures may lead to postoperative pain, reduced mobility, impaired functional capacity, and fear of movement. Thoracotomy involves opening the chest wall and is associated with greater surgical trauma, whereas video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS) is a minimally invasive surgical approach performed through smaller incisions without rib spreading. VATS is generally associated with lower morbidity, shorter hospital stay, and earlier return to physical activity.
Kinesiophobia, defined as an excessive and irrational fear of movement or re-injury, may negatively affect postoperative recovery and rehabilitation participation. Although kinesiophobia has been widely investigated in musculoskeletal and chronic pain conditions, there is limited evidence regarding its role after thoracic surgery.
The aim of this study is to evaluate early postoperative functional capacity, kinesiophobia, and factors associated with kinesiophobia in patients undergoing thoracic surgery via thoracotomy or VATS. Eligible patients will be assessed in the early postoperative period, after removal of chest tubes and before discharge, corresponding approximately to postoperative days 2-10.
Demographic and clinical data will be recorded. Kinesiophobia will be assessed using the Tampa Scale for Kinesiophobia. Functional capacity will be evaluated using the 1-minute sit-to-stand test. Pain will be assessed using the McGill-Melzack Pain Questionnaire. Dyspnea and fatigue will be evaluated using the Modified Borg Scale. Coronavirus-related anxiety will be assessed using the Coronavirus Anxiety Scale Short Form.
- Conditions
- VATS, Kinesiophobia, Thoracotomy, Thoracic Surgery
- Medical subject headings
- Kinesiophobia
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| 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. |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
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.
Measured: Early postoperative period, after chest tube removal and before hospital discharge, approximately postoperative days 2-10
Secondary outcomes (5)
Functional Capacity
Functional capacity will be assessed using the 1-minute sit-to-stand test. The number of full sit-to-stand repetitions completed in one minute will be recorded.
Measured: Early postoperative period, after chest tube removal and before hospital discharge, approximately postoperative days 2-10
Pain Level
Pain will be evaluated using the McGill-Melzack Pain Questionnaire, which assesses pain location, quality, temporal characteristics, and intensity.
Measured: Early postoperative period, after chest tube removal and before hospital discharge, approximately postoperative days 2-10
Dyspnea
Dyspnea severity will be assessed using the Modified Borg Scale, a 0-10 category-ratio scale, with higher scores indicating greater perceived dyspnea.
Measured: Early postoperative period, after chest tube removal and before hospital discharge, approximately postoperative days 2-10
Fatigue
Fatigue severity will be assessed using the Modified Borg Scale, a 0-10 category-ratio scale, with higher scores indicating greater perceived fatigue.
Measured: Early postoperative period, after chest tube removal and before hospital discharge, approximately postoperative days 2-10
Coronavirus-related Anxiety
Coronavirus-related anxiety will be assessed using the Coronavirus Anxiety Scale Short Form.
Measured: Early postoperative period, after chest tube removal and before hospital discharge, approximately postoperative days 2-10
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted15 Jun 2026
- Study start1 May 2021
- Primary completion1 May 2022
- Study completion1 Jul 2022
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for VATSStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Hacettepe UniversityThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Observational
- Observational model
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Prospective
- Enrolment
- 18 participants (actual)
- Target duration
- 10 Days
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Hacettepe University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Funda Alma, Hacettepe University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07647822
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- GO 20/1155
- Status last verified
- Jun 2026
- First submitted
- 10 Jun 2026
- Last updated
- 15 Jun 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- Undecided
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 15 Jun 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Comparison of Early Postoperative Functional Capacity, Kinesiophobia, Pain, Dyspnea, Fatigue, and Anxiety in Patients Undergoing Thoracic Surgery Via Thoracotomy or Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07647822
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- GO 20/1155
- Conditions
- VATS, Kinesiophobia, Thoracotomy, Thoracic Surgery
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 18 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Hacettepe UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 1 May 2021 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 1 May 2022 (actual)
- Study completion
- 1 Jul 2022 (actual)
- First posted
- 15 Jun 2026 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
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.
Detailed description
Thoracic surgical procedures may lead to postoperative pain, reduced mobility, impaired functional capacity, and fear of movement. Thoracotomy involves opening the chest wall and is associated with greater surgical trauma, whereas video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS) is a minimally invasive surgical approach performed through smaller incisions without rib spreading. VATS is generally associated with lower morbidity, shorter hospital stay, and earlier return to physical activity.
Kinesiophobia, defined as an excessive and irrational fear of movement or re-injury, may negatively affect postoperative recovery and rehabilitation participation. Although kinesiophobia has been widely investigated in musculoskeletal and chronic pain conditions, there is limited evidence regarding its role after thoracic surgery.
The aim of this study is to evaluate early postoperative functional capacity, kinesiophobia, and factors associated with kinesiophobia in patients undergoing thoracic surgery via thoracotomy or VATS. Eligible patients will be assessed in the early postoperative period, after removal of chest tubes and before discharge, corresponding approximately to postoperative days 2-10.
Demographic and clinical data will be recorded. Kinesiophobia will be assessed using the Tampa Scale for Kinesiophobia. Functional capacity will be evaluated using the 1-minute sit-to-stand test. Pain will be assessed using the McGill-Melzack Pain Questionnaire. Dyspnea and fatigue will be evaluated using the Modified Borg Scale. Coronavirus-related anxiety will be assessed using the Coronavirus Anxiety Scale Short Form.
Study design
- Observational model
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Prospective
- Target follow-up
- 10 Days
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| 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. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 75 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
- 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.
Key inclusion criteria (4 listed)
- 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
Key exclusion criteria (2 listed)
- Presence of cooperation or communication problems that prevent assessment
- History of previous thoracic surgery
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Primary outcome
Kinesiophobia
Time frame: Early postoperative period, after chest tube removal and before hospital discharge, approximately postoperative days 2-10
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.
5 secondary outcomes
Functional Capacity
Time frame: Early postoperative period, after chest tube removal and before hospital discharge, approximately postoperative days 2-10
Pain Level
Time frame: Early postoperative period, after chest tube removal and before hospital discharge, approximately postoperative days 2-10
Dyspnea
Time frame: Early postoperative period, after chest tube removal and before hospital discharge, approximately postoperative days 2-10
Fatigue
Time frame: Early postoperative period, after chest tube removal and before hospital discharge, approximately postoperative days 2-10
Coronavirus-related Anxiety
Time frame: Early postoperative period, after chest tube removal and before hospital discharge, approximately postoperative days 2-10
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 15 Jun 2026.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: Undecided
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of VATS and Kinesiophobia, run by Hacettepe University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 4 inclusion and 2 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 15 Jun 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye). Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Kinesiophobia (time frame: Early postoperative period, after chest tube removal and before hospital discharge, approximately postoperative days 2-10). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 15 Jun 2026.