New Muscle-Measuring device could help track facial paralysis recovery
NCT ID NCT02489162
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether a device called MyotonPro can reliably measure the biomechanical properties of facial muscles in people with facial paralysis. Researchers compared it to standard electromyography (EMG) in 40 patients. The goal was to see if MyotonPro could be a useful tool for monitoring recovery after facial reanimation surgery.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could provide a new, non-invasive tool for doctors to track recovery of facial muscles after paralysis surgery.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed study with only 40 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The device is being compared to standard methods, and it may not prove more useful.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel
Jette, Brussels Capital, 1090, Belgium
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