Swallowing app aims to ease recovery after oral cancer surgery
NCT ID NCT07301047
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether a mobile app with swallowing exercises can help people with oral cancer recover better after reconstructive surgery. About 72 adults in Taiwan will either get standard care or standard care plus the app. Researchers will measure swallowing function, anxiety, and quality of life at 4 and 12 weeks after surgery.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 72 people
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- Expected to start
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Jan 2026
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- Expected to finish
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Dec 2026
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Willing to sign a written informed consent form * Diagnosed with oral cancer * Hospitalized for first-time oral cancer tumor resection and flap reconstruction surgery * Aged 18 years or older * Conscious and mentally clear * Able to communicate in Mandarin or Taiwanese Exclusion Criteria: * Diagnosed by a physician with poor postoperative wound healing that prevents participation in oral rehabilitation exercises * Unable to perform oral rehabilitation exercises within one week after surgery, as determined by a physician Withdrawal Criteria: -Participants who withdraw consent at any time during the study will be excluded from further participation
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Linkou Branch
Taoyuan, Taoyuan City, 333, Taiwan
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