Testing the BlinkER device for facial nerve palsy
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This trial tests a device called the BlinkER system, which helps people with facial nerve palsy blink their eye fully. It uses electrodes placed on the skin near the eye to trigger a blink when you need it.
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Who can take part
- You are 22 years or older
- You have facial paralysis on just one side of your face
- You have trouble fully closing your eye when you blink
- You have not had eyelid surgery or an eyelid weight implant
- You do not have epilepsy, a pacemaker, or other implanted electronic device
- You are not pregnant or nursing
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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