Clinical trials: Facial Paralysis
Blepharoptosis, Lagophthalmos
Magnetic Correction of Eye Lid Paralysis
Objective 1: Determine the safety and feasibility of externally mounted magnets for extended management of chronic eyelid movement disorders by measuring visual acuity and corneal and skin integrity and comfort over 8 weeks of…
- Conditions
- Blepharoptosis, Lagophthalmos, Facial Paralysis
- Trial name
- NCT02988856
- Testing
- Magnetic lid system
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 11 people
- Sponsor
- Kevin Houston
Facial Nerve Injuries, Facial Paresis Associated With Facial Nerve Dysfunction
Comparison of Three Botulinum Neuromodulators for Management of Facial Synkinesis
The purpose of this study is to compare the effectiveness of three commercially available botulinum toxin neuromodulators in the treatment of facial synkinesis using patient reported outcome measures.
- Conditions
- Facial Nerve Injuries, Facial Paresis Associated With Facial Nerve Dysfunction, Facial Asymmetry, Synkinesis
- Trial name
- NCT03048383
- Testing
- OnabotulinumtoxinA Injectable Product, AbobotulinumtoxinA Injectable Product, Incobotulinumtoxin A Injectable Product
- Volunteers
- 71 people
- Sponsor
- University of Utah
Bell Palsy
Electrical Stimulation to Promote Recovery in Bells Palsy
A feasibility pilot study to exam the necessary methodology for conducting a larger clinical trial for Bell's Palsy patients with a poor prognosis and the use of electrical stimulation.
- Trial name
- NCT03836989
- Testing
- Electrical stimulation device (tens unit)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 4 people
- Sponsor
- Oregon Health and Science University
Peripheral Nerve Facial Nerve Paralysis, Facial Nerve Diseases
Study of a New Technique to Improve the Symptoms of Orofacial Discomfort in Patients With Peripheral Facial Paralysis
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of Neuro Occlusal Rehabilitation (RNO) in patients with peripheral facial palsy (PFP) disease, noting the decrease in symptoms of masticatory dysfunction.
- Conditions
- Peripheral Nerve Facial Nerve Paralysis, Facial Nerve Diseases, Orofacial Pain
- Trial name
- NCT01327157
- Testing
- occlusal adjustment., Visual analog scale.
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 14 people
- Sponsor
- Federal University of São Paulo
Facial Palsy
Self-guided Psychosocial Intervention for Facial Palsy
Facial palsy affects between 23 to 35 people per 100,000. As well as affecting an individual's appearance, it also can lead to difficulties with: eating, drinking, speaking, eyelid closure, pain and taste.
- Trial name
- NCT03943953
- Testing
- Information and Therapy Guides
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 97 people
- Sponsor
- Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust
Bell's Palsy, Facial Nerve Paresis
Intratympanic Steroid for Bell's Palsy
Facial nerve paralysis is due to inflammation around the facial nerve. Current treatment for facial nerve paralysis is a 10 day course of oral steroids (which will reduce the inflammation), with electrodiagnostic testing.
- Trial name
- NCT03508440
- Testing
- Intratympanic injection, Prednisone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- University of Missouri-Columbia
Synkinesis
Mixed Methods Investigation of Chronic Facial Paralysis in Individuals With Synkinesis
This proposal will prospectively assess the social, physical, and emotional recognition function in participants with synkinesis.
- Trial name
- NCT04148872
- Testing
- Neuromuscular Retraining Therapy (4 months), Chemodenervation (4 months), Neuromuscular Retraining + Chemodenervation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- University of Wisconsin, Madison