Morphological Changes of Upper Trapezius Muscle After Physotherapy in Oral Cancer

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Conditions studied: Oral Cancer

In brief

The study aims to evaluate the morphological changes of upper trapezius muscle, using B-mode ultrasonography, in patients with oral cancer undergone neck dissection and physiotherapy. It also investigates the relationship between morphological changes and shoulder active range of motion in abduction. Furthermore , the study assesses the potential of B-mode ultrasonography as an objective tool for monitoring outcomes of the rehabilitation in this population.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT07166575

Run by

National Taiwan University Hospital

People needed

10

Starts

2025-10-16

Expected to finish

2027-12-31

Last updated by the study team

2026-07-21

Who can join

Age: 20 and older, up to 65. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Newly diagnosed oral cancer patients with scapular dyskinesis, who have undergone neck dissections within 3 months
• Able to cooperate with assessments and physical therapy, and capable of understanding and signing the informed consent form.
• Age between 20 and 65 years.

You may not qualify if…

• Unable to effectively communicate.
• Diagnosed with conditions affecting motor function.

Where it is running

• School and Graduate Institute of Physical Therapy, Colledge of Medicine, National Taiwan University — Taipei, Taiwan (enrolling)

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