Exploring Optimal Photographic Parameters for Standardized Facial Aesthetics Analysis
France60 participantsStarted 2025-06-16
Plain-language summary
The main objective of this research is to identify the focal length that allows the most accurate and reproducible 2D assessment of facial aesthetics, without introducing significant distortion. Ultimately, this will enable the establishment of a standardized photography protocol for maxillofacial and aesthetic surgery, facilitating harmonized pre- and post-operative assessments and improving communication between healthcare providers and patients.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Age ≥ 18,
* Signed informed consent
Exclusion Criteria:
* Facial anomalies or Wounds
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Since this study is about finding the best camera settings for taking standardized facial photos rather than testing a treatment, can you explain how participating might actually benefit my care — for example, would the photos taken be used to help plan or evaluate my reconstructive surgery?
2This trial is listed as 'active but no longer recruiting' — does that mean it's too late for me to be considered, or is there any chance exceptions are being made given my specific situation with facial asymmetry or reconstructive needs?
3Since the study is focused on 2D photography and facial measurement rather than a medical intervention, what are the practical risks or burdens involved in participating, and would it require extra clinic visits beyond my normal appointments?
4How might the findings from a study like this — identifying the best focal length for facial photos — eventually affect how my own surgical results or facial morphology are assessed and documented in the future?
5Would taking part in this photography study in any way delay, replace, or conflict with the reconstructive treatment plan you're already recommending for me?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Identify the focal length setting for optimal assessment of facial aesthetics on 2D photographs