A Feasibility Study of AI-Assisted Physiotherapy for Oral Cancer Patients (NCT07635381) | Clinical Trial Compass
Not Yet RecruitingNot Applicable
A Feasibility Study of AI-Assisted Physiotherapy for Oral Cancer Patients
Taiwan15 participantsStarted 2026-06-15
Plain-language summary
This study aims to evaluate the feasibility, safety, and acceptability of a newly developed artificial intelligence (AI)-assisted physiotherapy system for oromandibular and neck-shoulder range of motion (ROM) in patients who have undergone treatment for oral cancer.
In this single-group, prospective, non-randomized pilot study, recruited participants will receive 4 to 6 weeks of AI-assisted physiotherapy. Participants will undergo a comprehensive clinical evaluation at baseline and post-intervention. During the intervention period, the AI system will perform a daily automated assessment to dynamically generate and adjust personalized exercise programs. Participants will perform these prescribed programs 4 to 6 times daily. Pre- and post-intervention changes, along with key feasibility parameters, acceptability, and safety metrics, will be statistically analyzed to inform future definitive trials.
Who can participate
Age range
20 Years – 70 Years
Sex
ALL
See this in plain English?
AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Oral cancer patients with trismus, clinical signs of neck or shoulder joint impairment after oral cancer surgery or radiotherapy in recent 12 months
* Age between 20 and 70 years
Exclusion Criteria:
* Could not communicate
* Had any disorder that could influence movement performance (e.g., stroke, Parkinsonism, head injury)
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Since this is a feasibility study that hasn't started recruiting yet, how long might it realistically be before I could even consider enrolling, and would waiting affect my current treatment timeline?
2This trial is testing whether an AI-assisted physiotherapy program is practical and usable for oral cancer patients — not whether it definitively improves outcomes — so what would I actually be committing to, and how does that fit alongside my other treatments?
3Because this is an early feasibility study, what do we know so far about physiotherapy approaches for oral cancer recovery, and is there an established non-AI physiotherapy program I could access right now instead of waiting for this trial?
4The trial is measuring how well patients stick to the program and how easy the technology is to use — does my level of comfort with technology or my home situation make me a good or poor candidate for something like this?
5If I did eventually participate in this AI-assisted physiotherapy study, how would it be coordinated with my oncology care team to make sure nothing falls through the cracks during my treatment?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
1
Feasibility and Intervention Adherence
Timeframe: At the post-intervention endpoint (4 to 6 weeks)
2
System Usability and Acceptability
Timeframe: At the post-intervention endpoint (4 to 6 weeks)