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
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
Inclusion Criteria2
- 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).
- Agree to participate in the study.
Exclusion Criteria3
- Bilateral facial paralysis
- Age less than 18 years-old or older than 80 years-old
- Comorbid medical condition preventing two-stage CFNG surgery
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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
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NCT06335719