CompletedNot Applicable

The Role of a Device to Evaluate the Neuromuscular Function in Assessing Muscle in Facial Paralysis Patients

Belgium40 participantsStarted 2015-09

Plain-language summary

The objective of the research is to determine whether the MyotonPRO has a valid and reliable application in facial, head and neck surgery. In addition, the study aims to compare this new technology with current electromyography.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years – 75 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion criteria

✓. unilateral peripheral facial nerve palsy
✓. Mental capacity to give consent
✓. The patient is able to sit independently

Exclusion criteria

✕. Adults who have undertaken strenuous exercise within the last twenty-four hours
✕. Adults taking prescription medication with a known effect on the mechanical properties of muscle (e.g. benzodiazepines) or receiving antispasmodic medications (e.g. botulinum A toxin)
✕. Adults with poor mobility (unable to lie prone).
✕. Adults with a body mass index (BMI) \>30 kg/m2 . Muscle measurements may be inaccurate with excessive subcutaneous tissue

What they're measuring

Muscle tone (Hz)

Timeframe: 12 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT02489162

SponsorUniversitair Ziekenhuis Brussel

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2018-12

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