Steroids to protect facial nerve function after acoustic neuroma surgery
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This trial tests whether giving steroids after surgery to remove a benign brain tumor (vestibular schwannoma, also called acoustic neuroma) helps protect the facial nerve, which controls facial expressions. It may reduce the chance of facial weakness after surgery.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 60 years old.
- You have a newly diagnosed, untreated acoustic neuroma on one side.
- You have no facial weakness before surgery.
- During surgery, tests show that your facial nerve is working well.
- You do not have a condition called neurofibromatosis type 2 (NF2) in you or your close family.
- You are not pregnant and do not plan to become pregnant during the study.
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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