Stitch spring offers new hope for dry eyes in facial palsy
NCT ID NCT06895902
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This early study tests a new spring made from surgical stitches to help people with facial nerve palsy close their eyelid. The spring is placed under the skin near the eyelid center, without attaching to bone. Ten adults who cannot blink due to nerve damage will try it, aiming to reduce the need for hourly eye drops and protect the cornea.
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Locations
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Eye Institute of Alberta, Royal Alexandra Hospital
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGEdmonton, Alberta, T5H 3V9, Canada
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Eye Institute of Alberta, Royal Alexandra Hospital
RECRUITINGEdmonton, Alberta, T5J 0N3, Canada
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