Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Interventional Ages 18 and up

Evaluating attention to faces after jaw surgery using eye-tracking

Official title: Pilot Study of Quantitative Evaluation of Attention to Faces of Patients With Orthognathic Surgery Using Eye-tracking

Run by Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, Amiens · NCT06494709 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing how jaw surgery affects the way people look at faces, to see if it changes their social interactions after the surgery.

Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment60 (estimated)
SponsorCentre Hospitalier Universitaire, Amiens
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Amiens, Picardie)
StatusRecruiting
StartedJuly 2, 2024
Main results expectedJuly 2028
Study endsAugust 2028
Registry record updatedSeptember 8, 2026
Trial IDNCT06494709 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates for this study are adults over 18 years old who have not previously been treated for dentofacial deformities.

Probably not a fit

Patients with known facial pathology or those familiar with dentofacial deformities and their management may not benefit from this study.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study aims to quantitatively assess how attention to faces changes in patients who have undergone orthognathic surgery for dentofacial deformities. By utilizing eye-tracking technology, the researchers will analyze visual attention patterns before and after surgery. The focus is on understanding the social perception of individuals with jaw deformities and how surgical correction may impact their interactions. Participants will be naïve to the management of dentofacial deformities and will provide informed consent to take part in the study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance understanding of the psychological and social benefits of orthognathic surgery for patients with dentofacial deformities.

How similar studies have gone: While the specific use of eye-tracking in this context may be novel, similar studies have shown that surgical interventions can positively affect social perception and self-esteem.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Naïve subject with regard to dentofacial deformities and their management
* Subject with no known facial pathology
* Subject having provided an informed consent
* Subject \> 18 years old

Exclusion Criteria:

* Subject familiar with dentofacial deformities and their management (e.g., health professionals in the relevant specialties)
* Subject with known facial pathology (dentofacial deformity or other)
* Subject under guardianship, curators or justice protection

Where it's running

  • Amiens University Hospital
    Amiens, Picardie, France
    Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.