NCT06941727 Relationship Between Mouth Opening and Masseter Elasticity in Oral Cancer
| NCT ID | NCT06941727 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | National Taiwan University Hospital |
| Condition | Oral Cancer |
| Study Type | OBSERVATIONAL |
| Enrollment | 10 participants |
| Start Date | 2025-05-16 |
| Primary Completion | 2026-12-31 |
Eligibility & Interventions
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What to Expect as a Participant
This is an observational study. You will not receive an experimental treatment; researchers will collect data based on your existing condition or standard treatment.
This trial targets 10 participants in total. It began in 2025-05-16 with a primary completion date of 2026-12-31.
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Brief Summary
The study aims to assess the hardness of masticatory muscles in post-surgical oral cancer patients using strain elastography ultrasound, calculating the masseter elasticity index and exploring its association with maximum interincisal mouth opening. Furthermore, the study incorporates exercise training to analyze whether changes in masseter hardness can serve as an objective indicator for predicting the improvement of trismus.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Newly diagnosed oral cancer patients who are scheduled to receive cancer-related treatments (e.g., oral cancer surgery, radiotherapy, chemotherapy, or chemoradiotherapy). 2. Age between 20 and 65 years. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Could not communicate. 2. Had any disorder that could influence movement performance.
Contact & Investigator
Yueh-Hsia Chen, PhD
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
National Taiwan University, College of Medicine
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT06941727 clinical trial?
This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 20 Years or older, up to 65 Years, studying Oral Cancer. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
Is NCT06941727 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT06941727 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at yuehhsiachen@ntu.edu.tw for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT06941727 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Taipei, Taiwan.
Who is sponsoring the NCT06941727 clinical trial?
NCT06941727 is sponsored by National Taiwan University Hospital. The principal investigator is Yueh-Hsia Chen, PhD at National Taiwan University, College of Medicine. The trial plans to enroll 10 participants.
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