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Study NCT ID:
NCT00903669
Status:
COMPLETED
Last Update Posted:
2009-05-18
First Post:
2009-05-14
Is NOT Gene Therapy:
True
Has Adverse Events:
False
Brief Title:
Anthropometric Angular Measurement to Determine Muscle Tonus in Patients With Peripheral Facial Paralysis
Sponsor:
University of Campinas, Brazil
Organization:
Study Overview
Official Title:
Anthropometric Angular Measurement to Determine Muscle Tonus in Patients With Peripheral Facial Paralysis
Status:
COMPLETED
Status Verified Date:
2009-05
Last Known Status:
None
Delayed Posting:
No
If Stopped, Why?:
Not Stopped
Has Expanded Access:
False
If Expanded Access, NCT#:
N/A
Has Expanded Access, NCT# Status:
N/A
Acronym:
PF
Brief Summary:
The current study sought to determine the reliability of the rehabilitation protocol using the labial commissure angle (LCA) as an indicator of both muscle tonus and therapeutic success. The investigators hypothesized that this measurement would provide objective data regarding the efficacy of rehabilitation for these challenging patients.
Detailed Description:
CONTEXT AND OBJECTIVE: In cases of peripheral facial paralysis (PFP), diminished facial movements and their resultant cosmetic sequelae may have significant emotional repercussions, in addition to producing pronounced functional deficits. Abnormal muscle proprioception and deviation of the nasal-labial filter may also interfere with articulation of the labiodental and bilabial phonemes, thus diminishing speech intelligibility. In relation to stomatognathic functions, weakened labial occlusion decreases intraoral pressure, thereby hindering liquid retention in the buccal cavity and giving rise to vestibular stasis on the paralyzed side. The aim of this study was to evaluate the reliability of the labial commissure angle (LCA) as an anthropometric marker for objectively assessing changes in facial muscle tonus.
Study Oversight
Has Oversight DMC:
False
Is a FDA Regulated Drug?:
None
Is a FDA Regulated Device?:
None
Is an Unapproved Device?:
None
Is a PPSD?:
None
Is a US Export?:
None
Is an FDA AA801 Violation?: