Intraoperative Electrical Stimulation to Improve Nerve Grafting Outcome

Recruiting N/A Interventional Study
Facial Paralysis
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
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At a Glance
Age
18 – 80
Sex
Any
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Treatment
Participants needed
20 (estimated)
Sponsor
The Cleveland Clinic · Other
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About This Trial

A research study to find out if brief intraoperative electrical stimulation therapy improves nerve regeneration and smile outcomes following two-stage cross face nerve graft facial reanimation surgery.

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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Patients 18-80 years-old with unilateral facial paralysis who are candidates for two- stage CFNG smile reanimation surgery (i.e. CFNG-driven free gracilis muscle transfer (FGMT) or dual innervation FGMT). 2. Agree to participate in the study. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Bilatera…
Contacts

Hana Rosen, MD

216-444-7018

rosenh@ccf.org

CONTACT

John O'Neill, MD

440-445-8175

oneillj2@ccf.org

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