A Study of Post-parotidectomy Facial Paresis Intraoperative and Postoperative Factors

Overview

About this study

This is a prospective trial of facial nerve monitoring in patients undergoing parotidectomy to see if the facial nerve monitor provides useful information to operating surgeons and if the information provided can predict degrees of postoperative facial nerve paresis. Additionally, the study will determine if performing daily facial rehabilitation exercises provides a benefit in reducing time to recovery of temporary post-parotidectomy paresis.

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

18 years of age or older
Planned parotid gland surgery (superficial or total parotidectomy)
Benign or malignant disease

Exclusion Criteria

Pregnancy
Preoperative facial nerve dysfunction
Revision operation
History of preoperative radiation to the surgical field
Entire nerve not dissected
Intentional nerve sacrifice
Poor signal to noise ratio during surgery
Lack of access to device compatible with video conferencing software, or lack of access to broadband internet connection

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
Scottsdale/Phoenix, Ariz. Mayo Clinic principal investigator Eric Moore, M.D.	Closed for enrollment
Rochester, Minn. Mayo Clinic principal investigator Eric Moore, M.D.	Closed for enrollment

Mayo Clinic Location

Status

Scottsdale/Phoenix, Ariz.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Eric Moore, M.D.

Closed for enrollment

Rochester, Minn.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Eric Moore, M.D.

Closed for enrollment

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