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Taiwan Launches Major AI-Assisted Prehabilitation Trial for Oral Cancer Patients — Focus on Return to Work Outcomes

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5 May 2026

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Taipei Veterans General Hospital launches major 650-patient trial testing AI-assisted prehabilitation program for oral cancer patients. Study focuses on return-to-work outcomes and cost-effectiveness of technology-enhanced rehabilitation.

Originally reported by ClinicalTrials.gov

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