Cranial Nerve Functions in Behçet's Disease and Their Relationship With Clinical Parameters (NCT07135063) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Cranial Nerve Functions in Behçet's Disease and Their Relationship With Clinical Parameters
Turkey (Türkiye)60 participantsStarted 2025-10
Plain-language summary
The goal of this study is to find out whether cranial nerves are affected in people with Behçet's Disease (BD), and how this might relate to other disease features. Cranial nerves control important functions such as vision, facial movement, hearing, swallowing, and balance.
The main questions this study will address are:
* Do people with BD have changes in cranial nerve function compared to healthy individuals?
* Are these changes linked to disease duration, symptoms, or lab results?
Participants will:
* Answer questions about their medical history and BD symptoms
* Complete questionnaires on daily function, mood, and autonomic symptoms
* Have a clinical examination of all 12 cranial nerves
* Undergo non-invasive electrical tests to assess nerve function This study will not involve any medications. All procedures will be completed in one visit.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 75 Years
Sex
ALL
See this in plain English?
AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Aged 18-75
* Diagnosed with BD according to ACR/EULAR 2013 criteria (patient group)
* Healthy with no relevant medical history (control group)
Exclusion Criteria:
* Conditions affecting CN assessment (e.g., facial trauma, surgery, radiotherapy)
* Other rheumatologic or autoimmune diseases
* Psychiatric disorders, alcohol/substance abuse
* Pregnant women
* Use of pacemakers or recent botox to masseter muscle
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.
1This study is specifically looking at cranial nerve involvement in Behçet's disease — does my current situation suggest I might already have some cranial nerve issues that would make this kind of evaluation especially relevant for me?
2Since this trial is listed as 'not yet recruiting,' how long might it realistically be before it opens to patients, and is there any value in waiting for it versus pursuing other evaluations now?
3The study seems focused on observation and measurement rather than testing a new treatment — does that mean participating wouldn't change my actual care plan, and if so, what would I personally gain from taking part?
4How does cranial nerve involvement in Behçet's disease typically show up, and is there a way my doctor can already assess whether I might have it outside of this study?
5Are there any other ongoing studies or established clinical evaluations for neurological complications of Behçet's disease that might be worth considering alongside or instead of waiting for this trial?
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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Establish the presence or absence of cranial nerve involvement in BD.