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Pilot Study of Management of Facial Paralysis in the Oncologic Patient: Nerve Transfer Techniques to Improve Facial Function and Quality of Life
Led by M.D. Anderson Cancer Center · Updated on 2026-03-11
40
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
185 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
The goal of this research study is to measure changes in patients' quality of life after surgeries that affect the facial nerve, including nerve transfer as treatment for facial paralysis.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Pilot Study of Management of Facial Paralysis in the Oncologic Patient: Nerve Transfer Techniques to Improve Facial Function and Quality of Life
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Signed and dated informed consent form
- Age 18 years or older
- Scheduled for facial nerve transfer surgery
- Willingness to comply with all study procedures and availability for the study duration
- For historical control group: previous facial surgery severing a facial nerve without graft or dynamic reconstruction within last 20 years
You will not qualify if you...
- Known pregnancy
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center
Houston, Texas, United States, 77030
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
Z
Z-Hye Lee, MD
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
NON_RANDOMIZED
Model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Number of Arms
2
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