Scientists map facial muscles to perfect smile surgery
NCT ID NCT02002572
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Apr 25, 2026 · Updated 21 times
Summary
This study aims to better understand how facial muscles move during expressions like smiling. Researchers will use MRI scans and motion-capture cameras to measure muscle and skin movements in 50 healthy adults. The goal is to create a computer model that helps surgeons plan treatments for conditions like facial paralysis or cleft palate.
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Amiens University Hospital
Amiens, Picardie, 80054, France
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