Brain scans reveal how facial paralysis surgery rewires emotion processing
NCT ID NCT06809127
First seen Jan 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 18, 2026 · Updated 21 times
Summary
This study looked at 16 people with severe facial paralysis to see how their brains change after reconstructive surgery. Using a brain scanning technique called magnetoencephalography (MEG), researchers measured brain activity during facial movements and while recognizing emotions like happiness and sadness. The goal was to understand how the brain adapts and whether emotion recognition improves after surgery.
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Frederic TANKERE
Paris, 75651, France
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