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- Clinical Trial NCT02489162
The Role of a Device to Evaluate the Neuromuscular Function in Assessing Muscle in Facial Paralysis Patients (MyotonPRO)
April 16, 2019 updated by: Veerle Van Mossevelde, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel
The Role of MyotonPro in Assessing the Biomechanical Properties of Facial Muscles in Facial Paralysis Patients and Its Role in Monitoring Recovery Following Facial Reanimation Surgery
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.
Study Overview
Status
Completed
Conditions
Intervention / Treatment
Detailed Description
Facial paralysis has significant aesthetic, functional and psycho-social morbidity.
The diagnosis and monitoring of neuromuscular recovery is limited to clinical examination, electromyography (EMG) and electroneurography (ENoG).
EMG and ENoG is invasive for the patient and has practical and cost disadvantages.
The MyotonPRO is a handheld device, which is pain-free and quick to use.
Therefore this research is assessing MyotonPRO technology for this clinical application and may be effective at evaluating rehabilitative and surgical interventions.
Phase 1 - Variation of measurements Phase 2 - Mimic muscle dysfunction assessment Phase 3 - Peri-operative Mimic and temporalis muscle assessment Phase 4 - Phase 3 including electromyography Phase 5 - Temporalis and mimic muscle assessment following facial reanimation surgery
Study Type
Interventional
Enrollment (Anticipated)
40
Phase
- Not Applicable
Contacts and Locations
This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.
Study Locations
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Brussels
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Jette, Brussels, Belgium, 1090
- Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel
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Participation Criteria
Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.
Eligibility Criteria
Ages Eligible for Study
18 years to 75 years (Adult, Older Adult)
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No
Genders Eligible for Study
All
Description
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
Study Plan
This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.
How is the study designed?
Design Details
- Primary Purpose: Diagnostic
- Allocation: Non-Randomized
- Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
- Masking: None (Open Label)
Arms and Interventions
Participant Group / Arm |
Intervention / Treatment |
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Experimental: MyotonPRO
Experimental: Measurement of biomechanical properties of mimic muscles on the ipsilateral palsy side with the healthy contralateral side ( case - control design)
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MyotonPRO measurements of the biomechanical properties of facial mimic muscles
Gold standard technique for measuring muscle
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Active Comparator: Non-invasive electromyography (EMG)
Comparing experimental intervention with gold standard
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MyotonPRO measurements of the biomechanical properties of facial mimic muscles
Gold standard technique for measuring muscle
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What is the study measuring?
Primary Outcome Measures
Outcome Measure |
Measure Description |
Time Frame |
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Muscle tone (Hz)
Time Frame: 12 months
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Determine the feasibility of the MyotonPRO for assessing biomechanical properties of mimic muscles.
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12 months
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Secondary Outcome Measures
Outcome Measure |
Measure Description |
Time Frame |
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stiffness (N/m)
Time Frame: 12 months
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Determine the feasibility of the MyotonPRO for assessing biomechanical properties of mimic muscles.
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12 months
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Other Outcome Measures
Outcome Measure |
Measure Description |
Time Frame |
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elasticity (Logarithmic decrement)
Time Frame: 12 months
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Determine the feasibility of the MyotonPRO for assessing biomechanical properties of mimic muscles.
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12 months
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Collaborators and Investigators
This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.
Sponsor
Investigators
- Principal Investigator: John Blythe, FRCS, European Face Centre, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel and University of Southhampton
- Study Chair: Maurice Mommaerts, Prof.Dr.Mult, European Face Centre, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel
- Study Director: Daniel Labbé, MD, Saint Martin Private Hospital Caen
Study record dates
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Study Major Dates
Study Start (Actual)
September 1, 2015
Primary Completion (Actual)
December 1, 2018
Study Completion (Actual)
April 1, 2019
Study Registration Dates
First Submitted
June 10, 2015
First Submitted That Met QC Criteria
June 30, 2015
First Posted (Estimate)
July 2, 2015
Study Record Updates
Last Update Posted (Actual)
April 17, 2019
Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria
April 16, 2019
Last Verified
October 1, 2018
More Information
Terms related to this study
Additional Relevant MeSH Terms
Other Study ID Numbers
- MiMuMS
Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)
Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?
No
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