RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06335719

Intraoperative Electrical Stimulation to Improve Nerve Grafting Outcome

Intraoperative Brief Electrical Stimulation to Improve Cross-Face Nerve Grafting Outcomes

Sponsor

The Cleveland Clinic

Enrollment

20 participants

Start Date

Mar 1, 2023

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Facial Paralysis

Summary

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.

Eligibility

Min Age: 18 YearsMax Age: 80 Years

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This clinical trial is studying a procedure called BES and a procedure called Standard of Care surgery for people with facial paralysis. The study is currently recruiting participants at 1 location. People eligible for this study include aged 18 Years to 80 Years.

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Interventions

PROCEDUREBES

Nerve biopsies during surgery + brief electrical stimulation therapy

PROCEDUREStandard of Care surgery

Nerve biopsies during surgery - no brief electrical stimulation therapy

Locations(1)

Cleveland Clinic Foundation

Cleveland, Ohio, United States

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