Facial Paralysis
Conditions
Interventions
Facial Paralysis Group:none
Sponsors
The Second People's Hospital of Changzhou
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 70 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Aged 18–70 years, regardless of sex; 2. Unilateral peripheral facial paralysis; 3. House–Brackmann grade ?–? at initial diagnosis; 4.Ability to perform targeted facial movements and provide informed consent, with intact cognitive function and communication capacity; 5. Good skin integrity: Absence of severe dermatological conditions or facial skin grafts; 6. No electronic implants (e.g., cardiac pacemakers, deep brain stimulators) to avoid electrophysiological interference; 7. Non-pregnant and non-lactating for female participants, complying with regulatory requirements for minimal-risk studies.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Bilateral facial paralysis onset; 2. History of facial nerve decompression/reconstruction, parotid or skull base surgery, or severe facial trauma causing structural alterations; 3. Implanted cardiac pacemakers/neurostimulators, or uncontrolled arrhythmia/epilepsy; 4. Active facial wounds, infections, significant dermatopathy, or severe allergies (e.g., to electrode gel); 5. Pregnancy or lactation; 6. Severe cognitive impairment, psychiatric disorders, or non-compliance preventing standardized facial movements; 7. Declined written informed consent or expressed reservations about study procedures.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Severity of facial paralysis; | — |
Countries
China
Contacts
Public ContactFang Liu
The Second People's Hospital of Changzhou
Outcome results
None listed