Sudden facial paralysis and homocysteine study
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This study looks at a possible link between a substance in the blood called homocysteine and sudden facial paralysis (Bell's palsy). If you've recently been diagnosed with this condition, you may be able to join.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have recently developed sudden weakness or paralysis on one side of your face.
- You do not have any injury or tumor affecting your face or ear.
- Your facial paralysis was not caused by a medical procedure.
- You do not have a cholesteatoma (a skin cyst in the ear).
- Your facial paralysis is not due to a brain condition like a stroke.
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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