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Rehabilitation Outcomes of Shoulder Function in Oral Cancer Survivors Cancer Survivors

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Oral Cancer
Interventions
Other: motor control therapy
Other: regular physical therapy
Registration Number
NCT03545100
Lead Sponsor
Chang Gung Memorial Hospital
Brief Summary

Head and neck cancer is prevalent in Taiwan, and oral cancer is the most common location. Advanced treatment of oral cancer increases survival rates; however, it also increases the risk of developing shoulder dysfunction, dysphagia, oral dysfunction, donor site morbidity and psychological issues. The probability of shoulder dysfunction after neck dissection is as high as 70%. Rehabilitation effects on shoulder function for head and neck survivors are needed for further studied.The purpose of this randomized clinical trial is to explore the effects of rehabilitation for shoulder function in oral cancer survivors.

Detailed Description

Head and neck cancer is prevalent in Taiwan, and oral cancer is the most common location. Advanced treatment of oral cancer increases survival rates; however, it also increases the risk of developing shoulder dysfunction, dysphagia, oral dysfunction, donor site morbidity and psychological issues. The probability of shoulder dysfunction after neck dissection is as high as 70%. Rehabilitation effects on shoulder function for head and neck survivors are needed for further studied.

The purpose of this randomized clinical trial is to explore the effects of rehabilitation for shoulder function in oral cancer survivors. We will recruit 60 newly diagnosed oral cancer subjects through the plastic surgeon's referral from April 2018 to March 2020. The participants will be randomized separated into experimental or control group. Each group would receive regular physical therapy for shoulder function (i.e., transcutaneous electrical stimulation, shoulder joint range of motion exercise, scapular muscle strengthening training). Experimental group would be supplemented by motor control therapy targeting the scapular muscle progressive resistance exercise (exercise plus manual therapy).

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
60
Inclusion Criteria
  • Willing to sign the inform consent
  • Sufficiently communicate in the Chinese language
  • Be able to follow instructions
  • Newly diagnosed oral cancer
  • Spinal accessory shoulder dysfunction
Exclusion Criteria
  • Pregnant or breast-feeding woman
  • Cognitively impaired
  • Central nervous disease
  • Distant metastasis or recurrence
  • A history of shoulder pain or known shoulder pathology
  • Unable to communicate or comprehend the questionnaires

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
experimental groupregular physical therapymotor control therapy
experimental groupmotor control therapymotor control therapy
control groupregular physical therapyregular physical therapy
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
shoulder function1 year

the Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand (DASH) Outcome Measure for upper extremity function

maximal isometric muscle strength1 year

measurement for the upper trapezius, middle trapezius, lower trapezius and serrates anterior at the moment of SEMG

shoulder joint range of motion1 year

abduction measured by goniometer

shoulder pain1 year

Visual Analog Scale, the \*total\* range = 0-10

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
quality of life H&N351 year

European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC) quality of life questionnaire (QLQ)-H\&N35

surface electromyography (SEMG)1 year

measure the muscle activities of the upper trapezius, middle trapezius, lower trapezius and serrates anterior

return to work1 year

duration between return-to-work and operation

quality of life C-301 year

European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC) quality of life questionnaire (QLQ)-C30

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Rehabilitation Center, Chung Gung Memorial Hospital

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Taoyuan, Taiwan

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