Status:
UNKNOWN
Effects of Exercise Therapy Adjuvant Device on Head and Neck Cancer Patients in the Treatment of Cancer Therapy Induced Trismus
Lead Sponsor:
Taipei Medical University
Conditions:
Maximum Interincisal Opening
Eligibility:
All Genders
20+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Trismus is traditionally considered being a late effect of cancer therapy with functional deficits becoming clear in the first year after completing radiation therapy. These deficits can rapidly progr...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Age is greater than or equal to 20 years old.
- Those who are able to communicate in Mandarin and Taiwanese and have no reading or listening or writing disabilities can fill out the questionnaire by themselves or with the assistance of the researcher.
- Diagnosed with head and neck cancer, and is expected to receive head and neck radiation therapy for the first time.
- A clear consciousness, no severe cognitive impairment or mental symptoms.
- Willing to participate in this research and obtain consent.
Exclusion
- People with known temporomandibular joint disorders.
- The maximum opening degree is less than or equal to 25 mm.
- Those who have received radiotherapy for the head and neck in the past.
- Those who have been diagnosed by a physician for poor wound healing after surgery and unable to perform mouth-opening rehabilitation exercises.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
February 10 2021
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
June 30 2023
Estimated Enrollment :
130 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT04740216
Start Date
February 10 2021
End Date
June 30 2023
Last Update
February 5 2021
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