Development of a device for measuring facial movement in patients with facial palsy
Development and Application of a Dynamic Three-dimensional Quantitative Facial Measurement Device
This study is testing a new device that measures facial movement in people with facial palsy to help doctors and patients better understand and track their condition.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 200 (estimated) |
| Ages | 14 Years to 70 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Peking Union Medical College Hospital Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Beijing, Beijing) |
| Trial ID | NCT05981651 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This project focuses on creating a commercial device that provides dynamic indicators of facial movement specifically for evaluating facial paralysis. It utilizes advanced facial recognition technology tailored for Asian facial features, employing time series training and local image tracking to enhance accuracy. The device reconstructs 3D spatial coordinates of facial key points to monitor muscle activity, offering a practical solution for clinicians and patients dealing with facial palsy.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are individuals aged 14 and older who have not undergone facial surgery or experienced trauma that obscures facial features.
Not a fit: Patients with a history of facial surgery, trauma, or those under 14 years of age may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this device could significantly improve the assessment and management of facial paralysis, leading to better treatment outcomes for patients.
How similar studies have performed: While this approach is innovative, similar studies have not been widely reported, indicating that this may be a novel application in the field.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Older than 14 years 2. No history of facial surgery, facial trauma, or scars obscuring the facial features. 3. Able to perform relevant actions according to instructions 4. Willingness to participate in the study Exclusion Criteria: 1. Unwillingness to participate in the study 2. Unable to co-operate with relevant command actions 3. Obvious trauma, scars, etc. obscuring the facial features 4. Less than 14 years of age
Where this trial is running
Beijing, Beijing
- Peking Union Medical College Hospital — Beijing, Beijing, China (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Guodong Feng — Peking Union Medical College Hospital
- Study coordinator: Guodong Feng
- Email: fengguodong2013@163.com
- Phone: 15001275266
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.