Face transplant evaluation for severe facial tissue loss
Part of Ear, nose & throat, Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This trial studies face tissue transplantation for people who have lost facial tissue that cannot be fixed with standard surgical methods. It focuses on how the face looks and works after surgery, and it may help restore function and appearance when other options aren’t enough.
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Who can take part
- You have a severe facial tissue loss that cannot be repaired with regular reconstructive surgery
- You do not currently have facial problems that were already repaired with standard reconstruction surgery
- You do not have a cancer history that has been in remission for under 5 years
- You should not have severe uncontrolled health problems (including severe hypertension or very poor kidney function)
- You should not have severe psychiatric history
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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