Suture Lid Spring for Lid Closure in Patients With Facial Nerve Palsy
Launched by UNIVERSITY OF ALBERTA · Mar 19, 2025
Trial Information
Current as of April 23, 2025
Not yet recruiting
Keywords
ClinConnect Summary
PURPOSE: To develop and test a plastic lid spring to help patients with facial nerve palsy who cannot close their eyes (paralytic lagophthalmos) and protect their cornea.
HYPOTHESIS: Polypropylene monofilament suture (Prolene) is Health Canada-approved and commonly used in surgery including surgery in the eyelid region. When the prolene suture is coiled in a loop it has elastic spring that can assist in lid closure. If the prolene loop coil is sutured to the tarsus and underneath the orbital septum inferior to the superior orbital rim, it should help keep the eyelid closed, while still all...
Gender
ALL
Eligibility criteria
- Inclusion Criteria:
- • Adults 18 years of age or older with facial nerve transection or paralytic lagophthalmos that has not improved after 6 weeks.
- Exclusion Criteria:
- • Patients unable to tolerate awake eyelid surgery under local anesthetic.
Trial Officials
Edsel Ing, MD PhD FRCSC
Principal Investigator
University of Alberta
About University Of Alberta
The University of Alberta, a leading research institution in Canada, is dedicated to advancing healthcare through innovative clinical trials. With a strong commitment to scientific excellence and community health, the university facilitates cutting-edge research across various medical disciplines. Its interdisciplinary approach fosters collaboration among researchers, clinicians, and students, ensuring that clinical trials are designed and conducted with the utmost rigor and ethical standards. By leveraging its extensive resources and expertise, the University of Alberta aims to translate research findings into meaningful advancements in patient care and public health.
Contacts
Jennifer Cobb
Immunology at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Locations
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Patients applied
Timeline
First submit
Trial launched
Trial updated
Estimated completion
Not reported
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