The Facial Muscular Activity: A Paradigm for Understanding Facial Asymmetry
For patients and families
In plain language
An automatic summary of structured registry data. It is an orientation aid, not a substitute for the official protocol or a physician assessment.
- What is being studied
- This is an observational study: the protocol does not assign a study treatment.
- Who it may be relevant to
- Registry conditions: Facial Asymmetry. Basic parameters: from 16 years · All.
- What needs checking
- Age, condition and sex are only basic indicators. Prior treatment, laboratory values and other mandatory requirements appear in the eligibility criteria below.
- Where it takes place
- Egypt
- Next step
- Save the trial, show it to the treating physician, and confirm current recruitment with the study center. Costs, documents and travel →
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Official title
The Facial Muscular Activity: A Paradigm for Understanding Facial Asymmetry, A Prospective Correlation Study
Overview
Facial asymmetry, the degree to which the two sides of the face differ in size, shape, or the arrangement of features, is a near-universal human characteristic. The intricate network of facial muscles plays a crucial role in both the static structure and the dynamic expressions of the face. The continuous pull and action of facial muscles can influence the development and positioning of underlying soft tissues and even, over extended periods, potentially impact skeletal structures.
Primary outcome measures
- Facial Electromyography (EMG) [Time frame: Day 1]
- Facial Asymmetry Measurement [Time frame: Day 1]
Secondary outcome measures (1)
- Demographic and Clinical Data [Time frame: Day 1]
Eligibility criteria
Inclusion criteria
- Presenting with noticeable facial asymmetry
- Age > 16 years
- General good health
- Absence of specific neurological conditions affecting facial muscles.
- Absence of congenital facial disorders that might cause facial asymmetry, like hemifacial microsomia and cleft lip and palate syndromes.
Exclusion criteria
- History of facial trauma or surgery
- Diagnosed Neuromuscular Disorders
- Active facial infections.
Criteria are shown verbatim from the registry (in English). Final eligibility is always assessed by the study center.
Healthy volunteers: No
Study design
- Observational model
- Cohort
Study locations
Egypt · 1 center
- orthodontic outpatient clinic, and students at Faculty of Dentistry, Alsalam University, E — Tanta
Publications
- 4. Kowner, R. (1996). Facial asymmetry and attractiveness judgment in Western and Japanese cultures. Journal of Social Behavior and Personality, 11(2), 301-314.
- Ferrario VF, Dellavia C, Tartaglia GM, Turci M, Sforza C. Soft tissue facial morphology in obese adolescents: a three-dimensional noninvasive assessment. Angle Orthod. 2004 Feb;74(1):37-42. doi: 10.1043/0003-3219(2004)0742.0.CO;2. PMID 15038489
Identifiers
NCT: NCT07008807 · SREC.PT.SUE(7)325