AI-based physiotherapy for patients with oral cancer
Effects of AI-Based Physiotherapy on Mandibular Mobility, Shoulder Function, Whole-Body Physical Function, and Quality of Life in Oral Cancer Patients
NA · National Taiwan University Hospital · NCT06785051
This study tests whether using an AI-based physiotherapy program can help improve the physical function and quality of life for patients newly diagnosed with oral cancer.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 100 (estimated) |
| Ages | 20 Years to 65 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | National Taiwan University Hospital (other) |
| Drugs / interventions | chemotherapy |
| Locations | 2 sites (Taipei and 1 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT06785051 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study investigates the impact of AI-guided physiotherapy on oral cancer patients' physical functions and quality of life. One hundred newly diagnosed patients will be recruited before undergoing surgery, chemotherapy, or radiotherapy and will be randomly assigned to either an experimental group receiving 12 weeks of AI-based physiotherapy or a control group receiving standard care. Both groups will engage in exercises targeting the jaw, neck, and shoulders, with the experimental group utilizing a mobile app to track their progress. Assessments will be conducted at baseline, pre-intervention, and three months post-intervention to evaluate various physical and quality of life metrics.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are newly diagnosed oral cancer patients aged 20 to 65 who are scheduled for cancer-related treatments.
Not a fit: Patients who cannot communicate or have disorders affecting movement performance may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could enhance physical function and quality of life for oral cancer patients undergoing treatment.
How similar studies have performed: While the use of AI in physiotherapy is a novel approach, similar studies have shown promise in enhancing rehabilitation outcomes.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Newly diagnosed oral cancer patients who are scheduled to receive cancer-related treatments (e.g., oral cancer surgery, radiotherapy, chemotherapy, or chemoradiotherapy). * Age between 20 and 65 years. Exclusion Criteria: * Could not communicate. * Had any disorder that could influence movement performance.
Where this trial is running
Taipei and 1 other locations
- National Taiwan University Hospital — Taipei, Taiwan (RECRUITING)
- Taipei Veterans General Hospital — Taipei, Taiwan (NOT_YET_RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Yueh-Hsia Chen, PhD — National Taiwan University, College of Medicine
- Study coordinator: Yueh-Hsia Chen, PhD
- Email: yuehhsiachen@ntu.edu.tw
- Phone: +886-2-33668133
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions: Oral Cancer, Artificial intelligence, Oral cancer, Maximum interincisal opening, Physical function, Prehabilitation, Physiotherapy