RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06785051

AI-based Physiotherapy for Oral Cancer Patients

Effects of AI-Based Physiotherapy on Mandibular Mobility, Shoulder Function, Whole-Body Physical Function, and Quality of Life in Oral Cancer Patients

Sponsor

National Taiwan University Hospital

Enrollment

100 participants

Start Date

Feb 19, 2025

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Oral Cancer

Summary

This study examines the effects of AI-based physiotherapy on oral function, shoulder function, whole-body physical function, and quality of life in oral cancer patients. One hundred patients will be recruited before surgery, chemotherapy, or radiotherapy and randomly assigned to an experimental group receiving 12 weeks of AI-guided physiotherapy or a control group receiving usual care. Both groups will perform jaw, neck, and shoulder exercises, with the experimental group using a mobile app to monitor progress. Assessments at baseline, pre-intervention, and 3 months post-intervention will measure maximal in the maximum interincisal opening (MIO), joint range of motion (ROM), pain, endurance (e.g., 6-minute walk test), upper extremity function, and quality of life.

Eligibility

Min Age: 20 YearsMax Age: 65 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study is testing an AI-powered physiotherapy program for people with oral cancer who are undergoing surgery, radiation, or chemotherapy. The AI system guides patients through exercises to maintain physical function and quality of life during and after treatment. **You may be eligible if...** - You have been newly diagnosed with oral cancer - You are scheduled to receive treatment (surgery, radiation, chemotherapy, or a combination) - You are between 20 and 65 years old **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You are unable to communicate (verbally or otherwise) - You have a physical or neurological condition that significantly affects your ability to move or exercise Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

BEHAVIORALAI-based physiotherapy

jaw, neck, shoulder ROM exercises, and scapular-focused exercises guided by AI technology, 30 minutes of intervention, once a week, and a total of 12 weeks

BEHAVIORALConventional physiotherapy

jaw, neck, shoulder ROM exercises, and scapular-focused exercises, 30 minutes of intervention, once a week, and a total of 12 weeks

BEHAVIORALScar management

scar massage and jaw-mobilizing exercises combined with devices or depressors