Partial or complete facial paralysis is the weakness of muscles of facial expression. Facial paralysis causes physical, social and emotional problems. Functional electrical stimulation (FES) for facial paralysis is a technique in which muscles are electrically stimulated, causing them to contract This study is designed to help patients with facial nerve weakness.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NON_RANDOMIZED
Purpose
OTHER
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
1
Functional electrical stimulation (FES) for facial paralysis is a technique in which muscles are electrically stimulated.
University Health Network
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Change in Lagophthalmos Over 14 weeks
Change in ability to close eyelids, measured in mm
Time frame: Measured at week 0, 7 and 14
Change in Elevation of Corner of Mouth Over 14 weeks
Change in ability to raise corner of mouth, measured in mm
Time frame: Measured at week 0, 7 and 14
Change House-Brackmann Scale Measurement Over 14 weeks
The House-Brackmann facial nerve grading scale is a measure of facial nerve impairment. The scale ranges from values 1 to 6, with larger values indicating greater facial nerve impairment.
Time frame: Measured at week 0, 7 and 14
FaCE Questionnaire
Patient-based instrument to measure both facial impairment and disability. This will be used to identify patient's perceived change in facial impairment for the duration of the study period.
Time frame: Administered at week 0, 7 and 14
Change in Facial Movements Over 14 weeks
A video will be taken of the patient undergoing standard facial movements
Time frame: Measured at week 0, 7 and 14
Study Interview
A structured interview questionnaire administered by a study team member to identify any changes to the therapy that may be needed before further studies are conducted
Time frame: Administered at week 0, 7 and 14
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