M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
The goal of this research study is to measure changes in patients' quality of life after surgeries that affect the facial nerve, including nerve transfer as treatment for facial paralysis.
Primary Objective: To evaluate the impact of facial nerve transfer techniques (FNTT) on QoL in head and neck cancer patients with facial paralysis. This study intends to measure the impact of FNTT on QoL utilizing a series of validated questionnaires which include: (i) Facial Clinimetric Evaluation Scale and Facial Disability Index; (ii) Sunnybrook Facial Grading System; and (iii) Facial Nerve Grading Scale 2.0. These instruments will be administered at baseline, after surgery, and at 6, 12, and 18 months post-operatively. Secondary Objective: To compare patient-reported outcomes and facial…
Inclusion Criteria: In order to be eligible to participate in the intervention group of this study, an individual must meet all of the following criteria: * Provision of signed and dated informed consent form * Aged 18 or greater * Patient scheduled to undergo facial nerve transfer * Stated willingness to comply with all study procedures and lifestyle considerations and availability for the duration of the study In order to be eligible to participate in the non-intervention historical control group of this study, an individual must meet all of the following criteria: * Provision of signed…
Participants will undergo facial nerve reconstruction using nerve transfer techniques
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