Morphological Changes of Upper Trapezius Muscle After Physotherapy in Oral Cancer
ConditionOral Cancer
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot listed
Trial typeObservational
Biological sexAll
Age20-65
SponsorNational Taiwan University Hospital
About this trial
The study aims to evaluate the morphological changes of upper trapezius muscle, using B-mode ultrasonography, in patients with oral cancer undergone neck dissection and physiotherapy. It also investigates the relationship between morphological changes and shoulder active range of motion in abduction. Furthermore , the study assesses the potential of B-mode ultrasonography as an objective tool for monitoring outcomes of the rehabilitation in this population.
Eligibility criteria
This trial does not accept healthy volunteersQualifiers
Newly diagnosed oral cancer patients with scapular dyskinesis, who have undergone neck dissections within 3 months
Able to cooperate with assessments and physical therapy, and capable of understanding and signing the informed consent form.
Age between 20 and 65 years.
Disqualifiers
Unable to effectively communicate.
Diagnosed with conditions affecting motor function.
Trial population
A total of 10 newly diagnosed oral cancer patients who received neck dissection with scapular dyskinesis
Trial design
Design model
Cohort
Time perspective
Prospective
Treatments tested in this trial
B-mode ultrasonography
Diagnostic testThickness and cross-sectional area of upper trapezius muscle
Treatment groups
No treatment groups listed
Trial outcomes
Primary outcomes
1
Cross-sectional area of upper trapezius muscle
CSA of the upper trapezius muscle is measured via B-mode panoramic ultrasonography. Panoramic B-mode ultrasonography will be performed by placing the probe at the spinous process of the fourth cervical vertebra (C4) and moving it laterally toward the posterior margin of the sternocleidomastoid muscle.
Time frame
Pre-intervention, 8 weeks post-intervention2
Thickness of upper trapezius muscle
Thickness of upper trapezius muscle is measured via B-mode ultrasonography. The ultrasound probe will be positioned at the midpoint between the spinous process of the seventh cervical vertebra (C7) and the acromion, aligned parallel to the muscle fibers.
Time frame
Pre-intervention, 8 weeks post-intervention3
Active range of motion in shoulder abduction
AROM in shoulder abduction is measured by a goniometer, with the fulcrum positioned over the anterior aspect of the acromial process. The proximal arm is aligned parallel to the midline of the anterior aspect of the sternum, while the distal arm is aligned with the anterior midline of the humerus.
Time frame
Pre-intervention, 8 weeks post-interventionSponsors and contacts
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