๐๏ธ Verified NIH Record โข Updated 2026-03-10
Pilot Study of Management of Facial Paralysis in the Oncologic Patient: Nerve Transfer Techniques to Improve Facial Function and Quality of Life (NCT06667427)
๐ข Recruiting Observational / Diagnostic ๐ฉบ Clinical Procedure Protocol Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
๐ฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
The goal of this research study is to measure changes in patients' quality of life after surgeries that affect the facial nerve, including nerve transfer as treatment for facial paralysis.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center โ Houston, Texas
Age range: 18 Years
๐งช Interventions in This Study
- Nerve transfer techniques (PROCEDURE)
๐ "Do I Qualify?" โ 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria โ
๐ All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)
- The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center โ Houston, Texas
๐ Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (713) 563-4598
Email: zlee@mdanderson.org
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
๐ฐ Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA ยง 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
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๐ก How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.