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Novel Grading Scales to Assess Facial Nerve Function: Development and Validation

Overview

About this study

The purpose of this study is to compare the performance (e.g., reliability), prognostic capacity, and clinical ease of use (e.g., memorability, scalability) of a group of novel candidate facial nerve grading systems in addition to a group of legacy facial nerve grading systems. These data will be used to establish agreement or consensus on a single grading system to be used.

Participation eligibility

Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. There is no guarantee that every individual who qualifies and wants to participate in a trial will be enrolled. Contact the study team to discuss study eligibility and potential participation.

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Adult patients (≥ 18 years of age) representing a range of early postoperative facial nerve function after surgery of the cerebellopontine angle, temporal bone, or parotid.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Patients with preoperative (preexisting) facial nerve paralysis; patients with prior history of facial reanimation surgery; children (< 18 years of age).

Note: Other protocol defined Inclusion/Exclusion Criteria may apply.

Eligibility last updated 6/22/23. Questions regarding updates should be directed to the study team contact.

Participating Mayo Clinic locations

Study statuses change often. Please contact the study team for the most up-to-date information regarding possible participation.

Mayo Clinic Location Status Contact

Rochester, Minn.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Matthew Carlson, M.D.

Open for enrollment

Contact information:

Matthew Carlson M.D.

(507) 284-8532

Carlson.Matthew@mayo.edu

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