Using AI to measure jaw and shoulder movement in oral cancer patients
A Novel Technique for Estimating Maximal Jaw Movement, Neck and Shoulder Joint Range of Motion Using an Artificial Intelligence Model
This study is testing a new AI system to see if it can accurately track jaw and shoulder movements in people with oral cancer compared to traditional measurement methods.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 40 (estimated) |
| Ages | 20 Years to 65 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | National Taiwan University Hospital Academic / other |
| Drugs / interventions | radiation |
| Locations | 1 site (Taipei) |
| Trial ID | NCT06629038 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to develop an AI-based system that tracks mandibular and shoulder movements in patients with oral cancer. By utilizing deep learning techniques, the study will compare AI-generated pose estimations with traditional gold standard measurements to evaluate accuracy. It will involve 20 healthy adults and 20 oral cancer patients, collecting data on maximal mouth opening and shoulder abduction through video recordings and physical measurements. The performance of the AI model will be assessed using various statistical indicators to determine its reliability and accuracy.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates include oral cancer patients aged 20 to 65 who exhibit trismus or other shoulder joint impairments following treatment.
Not a fit: Patients who have communication difficulties or any disorders affecting movement performance may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide a non-invasive method for accurately assessing functional impairments in oral cancer patients, leading to better treatment planning and rehabilitation.
How similar studies have performed: While the use of AI for pose estimation is gaining traction, this specific application in oral cancer rehabilitation is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested in prior studies.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Healthy adults without a history of head, neck or shoulder injury or surgery, and without HNC-related radiotherapy or chemoradiotherapy * Oral cancer patients with trismus, clinical signs of neck or shoulder joint impairment after oral cancer surgery or radiotherapy * 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
- School and Graduate Institute of Physical Therapy, College of Medicine, National Taiwan University — Taipei, Taiwan (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Yueh-Hsia Chen, PhD — School and Graduate Institute of Physical Therapy, College of Medicine, National Taiwan University
- Study coordinator: Yueh-Hsia Chen, PhD
- Email: yuehhsiachen@ntu.edu.tw
- Phone: +886 921435981
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.