AI-guided versus conventional physiotherapy follow-up for people treated for oral cancer
Effects of AI Based Physiotherapy on Mandibular Mobility Shoulder Function Whole Body Physical Function Quality of Life and Return to Work in Oral Cancer Patients: 3- and 9-Month Postintervention Follow-Up
This follow-up will see if benefits from AI-guided physiotherapy compared with standard physiotherapy for people treated for oral cancer last at 3 and 9 months after the original intervention.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 65 (estimated) |
| Ages | 20 Years to 70 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | National Taiwan University Hospital Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Taipei) |
| Trial ID | NCT07237672 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This continuation enrolls patients who completed the prior intervention phase and performs follow-up assessments at 3 and 9 months without delivering new treatments. Participants are grouped by their original allocation (AI-based physiotherapy or conventional physiotherapy) and undergo measurements of mandibular mobility, shoulder range of motion, functional performance, quality of life, pain, and return-to-work status. The protocol aims to determine whether short-term gains observed previously are maintained and whether they translate into meaningful long-term functional and vocational outcomes. All assessments are conducted at the National Taiwan University clinical site.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 20–65 who completed the original intervention, have no cancer recurrence or new conflicting treatments, and can attend in-person follow-up visits at 3 and 9 months.
Not a fit: Patients who experienced cancer recurrence, began new cancer treatments that affect function, withdrew from the original intervention, or cannot attend follow-up visits are unlikely to benefit from this follow-up evaluation.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the follow-up could show that AI-based physiotherapy leads to longer-lasting improvements in mouth opening, shoulder function, pain, and quality of life, potentially helping patients resume work sooner.
How similar studies have performed: The original short-term trial by the same group reported effects of AI-based physiotherapy, but long-term durability of those effects in oral cancer patients remains relatively novel and not widely established.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Participants who completed the intervention phase of the previous trial (202411044RINC) * Age 20-65 years * Able to attend follow-up assessments at 3 and 9 months Exclusion Criteria: * Withdrawal from the original trial * Cancer recurrence or new cancer-related treatment interfering with functional assessment * Unable to communicate or comply with follow-up visits
Where this trial is running
Taipei
- School and Graduate Institute of Physical Therapy, College of Medicine, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan — Taipei, Taiwan (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Yueh-Hsia Chen, Ph.D. — National Taiwan University, College of Medicine
- Study coordinator: Yueh-Hsia Chen, Ph.D.
- 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.