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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

Paralytic Lagophthalmos

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.

Locations

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Patients applied

0 patients applied

Timeline

First submit

Trial launched

Trial updated

Estimated completion

Not reported