Facial Nerve Monitoring During Parotid and Facial Surgery Using a Non-Invasive Patch (NCT07523373) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Facial Nerve Monitoring During Parotid and Facial Surgery Using a Non-Invasive Patch
20 participantsStarted 2026-05-01
Plain-language summary
The goal of this study is to test if a non-invasive patch can safely monitor facial nerve activity in adults during parotid or facial surgery. Monitoring the facial nerve during these surgeries helps lower the risk of nerve injury and possible functional and aesthetic damage. Current methods use small needles and require careful placement, which can be difficult and may affect how well they work.
The aims to answer the following questions:
* Can the patch provide similar results to the standard monitoring method?
* Is the patch safe and easy to use during surgery?
The research team will compare the readings from the patch with those from the standard method used during surgery.
Participants will:
* Undergo their planned surgery as usual
* Have a patch placed on the face before the surgery
* Have both the standard method and the patch monitor the facial nerve during surgery
* Have the data extracted from the monitoring tools and analyzed without personal identifying information.
All the decisions during surgery will be based only on the standard method.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 99 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Age 18 to 99 years
* Hebrew speakers
* Ability to understand the study requirements and provide informed consent
* Ability to cooperate with the research team throughout the study procedures
Exclusion Criteria:
* Current or past comorbidity affecting facial nerve function
* Previous injection of botulinum toxin to the face
* Skin conditions that may interfere with the placement or function of the investigational patch, according to the manufacturer's guidelines
* Known allergy to any component of the dry electrode patch
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.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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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Agreement between the patch and the standard monitoring tool in detecting facial nerve activity