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NCT03836989 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Electrical Stimulation to Promote Recovery in Bells Palsy
A NA study, sponsored by Oregon Health and Science University.
- Terminated
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 4
- Enrollment target
NCT03836989: Clinical Trial NA study, sponsored by Oregon Health and Science University.
NCT03836989 is a NA study that was terminated before completion, run by Oregon Health and Science University. The registered enrollment target is 4 participants, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (100% lower). According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT03836989, a NA study, was terminated before completion, sponsored by Oregon Health and Science University.
- TERMINATED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 4 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
A feasibility pilot study to exam the necessary methodology for conducting a larger clinical trial for Bell's Palsy patients with a poor prognosis and the use of electrical stimulation.
Primary Outcome
To evaluate for complete recovery, standardized photos of patients at rest, and during movement, will be evaluated by three treatment-blinded otolaryngologists. Total number of patients fully recovered over number of participants will be reported.
Interventions
- DEVICE Electrical stimulation device (tens unit)
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 4 participants |
| Start Date | 2018-01-22 |
| Est. Completion | 2020-08-31 |
| Phase | NA |
Why NCT03836989 stopped before completion
NCT03836989 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 4 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (100% lower).
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 1 intervention - of which Electrical stimulation device (tens unit) is the first listed.
NCT03836989 does not publish any study locations in the registry export this page uses.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT03836989 about?
NCT03836989 is a clinical study titled "Electrical Stimulation to Promote Recovery in Bells Palsy". A feasibility pilot study to exam the necessary methodology for conducting a larger clinical trial for Bell's Palsy patients with a poor prognosis and the use of electrical stimulation.
What is the current status of trial NCT03836989?
This trial is currently terminated. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 4 participants. The study started on 2018-01-22. Estimated completion is 2020-08-31.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT03836989?
The interventions under investigation include: Electrical stimulation device (tens unit) (DEVICE).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT03836989?
This trial is sponsored by Oregon Health and Science University, which has 546 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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How this trial's enrollment target compares
Where NCT03836989's enrollment target sits among peer trials
4 1996th of 2000 higher than 5 of 2,000 other NA trials
participants (enrollment target), bucketed by value
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Source ClinicalTrials.gov registry export · 2026-08-08
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