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Effect of high-intensity interval training on clinical outcomes in lung cancer patients undergoing surgery: a meta-analysis based on randomized controlled trials.
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Abstract
Purpose: This study aimed to clarify the impact of high-intensity interval training (HIIT) on clinical outcomes in lung cancer patients undergoing surgery based on available randomized controlled trials (RCTs). Methods: PubMed, Web of Science (WoS), the Cochrane Library, and CNKI databases were searched from their inception to 3 November 2025. The primary outcomes were postoperative complications such as pulmonary infection and atelectasis. The secondary outcomes included the postoperative length of stay (LOS), exercise capacity, pulmonary function, quality of life, respiratory muscle strength, and emotional outcomes. Results: A total of 11 RCTs were included in the study. Pooled results revealed that HIIT significantly reduced the risk of pulmonary infection (odds ratio [OR] = 0.38, Conclusion: Based on available evidence, HIIT may improve clinical outcomes among surgical lung cancer patients, such as decreasing risk of postoperative pulmonary infection and atelectasis and increasing pulmonary function, highlighting its potential clinical application in patients with lung cancer undergoing surgery.
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