Can tongue power predict better eating after mouth cancer surgery?
NCT ID NCT07390942
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study will measure tongue strength and biting force in 40 mouth cancer patients who use a special plate called an obturator to help them swallow. Researchers want to see how these measurements relate to what patients eat each day. The goal is to better understand how to improve eating ability and quality of life after surgery.
What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If successful, this study could point toward better dietary advice and rehabilitation strategies to help maxillectomy patients eat more easily.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early observational study with only 40 participants, so results may not apply to all patients. It measures physical performance, not a treatment, so direct benefits are limited.
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Department of Dentistry of National Taiwan University Hospital
Taipei, 100, Taiwan