Bell PalsyNCT04807491
Kabat Technique and Neuromuscular Effect in Patients With Bell's Palsy
A study testing Kabat Technique's and Neuromuscular Re-Education in people with Bell Palsy, run by Riphah International University at 1 site in Pakistan.
Trial summary
Bell's palsy is the sudden one-sided peripheral weakness of seventh cranial nerve (Facial nerve), represents 50% to 75% of all etiologies with a rate of 58.2 to 8 new cases per 1 million per year. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 20 to 50 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Bell Palsy
- What is being tested?
- Kabat Technique's and Neuromuscular Re-Education
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 24 participants
- Where
- 1 sitePakistan
- Study dates
- 15 Nov 2020to 30 Dec 2020
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 20 to 50 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- Diagnosed cases of bell's palsy
- Non traumatic onset ( conditions like infectious, hypertensive patients, diabetic patients
Who cannot join
- • History of significant psychiatric illness
- Upper motor neuron disease ( stroke, TBI, tumor)
- Non co-operative patients
- Post-surgical case
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: Effects of Kabat Technique and Neuromuscular Re-Education in Patients With Bell's Palsy
Bell's palsy is the sudden one-sided peripheral weakness of seventh cranial nerve (Facial nerve), represents 50% to 75% of all etiologies with a rate of 58.2 to 8 new cases per 1 million per year. The objective is to compare the effects of Kabat techniques and Neuromuscular Re-Education on facial disability and synkinesis in patients with bell's palsy. A Randomized Control Trial was conducted on 20 participants, equally allocated in Kabat and PNF training group from February-2020 until December- 2020. Participants were selected according to inclusion and exclusion criteria on purposive sampling technique and randomization was done by sealed envelope method. The assessment was done after taking consent before the first and last session. The tools included Facial disability index, Sunnybrook facial grading system and synkinesis assessment questionnaire. Data were analyzed using SPSS v.20.
Read the detailed description
Bell's palsy is the sudden one-sided peripheral weakness of seventh cranial nerve (Facial nerve), represents 50% to 75% of all etiologies with the rate of 58.2 to 8 new cases per 1 million per year. It can be either a complete palsy or weakness of facial nerve. This condition may start with pain over half of face especially mastoid region with other symptoms like decreased sensation over half of face, decrease lacrimation, hyperacusis, pain and numbness over half of face. Bell's palsy patients may show signs of absent/decrease facial creases, positive bells phenomenon and forehead folds, associated with other disabilities like contracture in facial muscles and synkinesis due to which patient cannot close his eye.The cause of bell's palsy is unknown therefore it is also called idiopathic facial palsy but recent studies claim that "herpes simplex virus" can be a cause of bell's palsy.Other causes such as tooth extraction, removal of the tumour, local anaesthesia, TMJ surgery, ischemic neuropathy, facial fracture can also be considered. Different studies were carried out on the incidence, risk factors and treatments methods of bell's palsy.The most common risk factors for bell's palsy, reported by a study, is diabetes, and hypertension. A study reported that patients with diabetes are 4 to 5 times more likely to have Bell's palsy.Men and women are equally affected by this disorder.There are different treatment methods for Bells palsy i.e. medical management, physical therapy management, surgical management etc.Although Physical therapy management is not considered to be treatment of choice in treating bell's palsy but there is several clinical studies which claims the benefits of rehabilitation if applied in early stage. Physical therapy managements include different techniques, namely Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation, Kabat rehabilitation, Kinisio taping, cryotherapy, massage therapy biofeedback, muscular reeducation.As claimed in a study in 2013, Kabat technique is quite effective in treating the facial disabilities if the therapist is trained. In this study different Kabat techniques namely "rhythmic initiation on those patients who did not perform any movement, repeated stretch was used at the start and also through full ROM in case of muscular weakness, isotonic were used when patients had voluntary movement control, were used on three patients .A study claimed in a case report in 2017 that PNF techniques are very effective in improving functional outcomes in Childs with "bell's palsy".Several studies were done on effects of "Kabat rehabilitation" in "Bell's Palsy". As another conducted a study in 2017.Two groups of Bell's palsy were compared after application of two different treatment protocols. Participants of group A was given Kabat exercises with electrical stimulation and kinesio taping while group B was given electrical stimulation plus home exercises. Study reported that Kabat exercise is quite effective in improving facial asymmetry in bell's palsy.A study was done in 2015 in Islamabad compare the effects of Kabat exercises and Taping in reducing facial synkinesis and disability.The study reported that Kabat exercises are more effective in reducing facial synkinesis and disability.A study was done in 2007, Comparing Neuromuscular reeducation techniques with conventional physical therapy in treating Bell's palsy. This study was done in manipal, India in which he reported that neuromuscular reeducation techniques are more effective in improving facial asymmetry in patients with bell's palsy .The previous studies showed that clinician have worked either with Neuromuscular Re-Education or with kabat in treating Bell's palsy. There is no study done which compare the effects of Neuromuscular Re-Education vs. Kabat in treating Bell's palsy. So the aim of this study is to determine the effect of Kabat and Neuromuscular Re-Education on facial disability and synkinesis and to compare both treatments effects.Kabat Exercises rehabilitation of the facial nerve, 3 fulcrums are found, whose muscles can be stimulated. Upper fulcrum: includes the frontalis, corrugator and orbicularis muscles of the eye.Intermediate fulcrum: Includes the common elevator muscle of the upper lip and wing of nose, the dilator naris and the multiform. Lower fulcrum includes the zygomaticus major, the zygomaticus minor, the risorius, the orbicularis, the triangular of the lower lip, buccinator, chin muscle and square muscle of the chin.
- Conditions
- Bell Palsy
- Being tested
- Kabat Technique's, Neuromuscular Re-Education
- Keywords
- Bell Palsy, PNF, Kabat therapy, synkinesis
- Medical subject headings
- Bell Palsy, Synkinesis
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Kabat Technique'sOther
As with all cranial nerves, some specific techniques can also be applied on the facial nerve to enhance responses and improve recovery; the most important are: The rhythmic start: shows and guides the subject into the movements and the scheme; agonist investigation utilizes sequential concentric and eccentric contractions; The inversion of the antagonist: reinforces responses through the induction phenomenon; Repeated contractions: calls for a response with repeated stretching that briefly enables movement; Isometric contractions: for stabilizing and reinforcing the response.
Conventional therapy exercises
Neuromuscular Re-EducationOther
After the baseline assessment, the participant in the control will receive Neuromuscular Re-Education. The duration of session will be 45 minutes.Neuromuscular Re-Education: For initiation (acute phase): Active-assisted exercise,Massage and stretch for affected side.For Facilitation ,Active-assisted exercise.For Movement control:Massage and stretching for facial retraction,Assisted and active exercises on involved side.
For Relaxation,Thermotherapy,Relaxation exercises,Alternating rhythmic movements.
Conventional therapy exercises
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Kabat Technique's | Active comparator | Kabat exercises on Upper fulcrum, Intermediate fulcrum and lower fulcrum Receives: Other: Kabat Technique's |
| Neuromuscular Re-Education: | Experimental | For initiation, Facilitation, Movement control and movement control Receives: Other: Neuromuscular Re-Education |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
SunnyBrook Facial Grading System
the tool is used to assess changes from baseline to 4 weeks The Sunnybrook scale is a regional weighted scale based on evaluation of different regions including resting symmetry, symmetry of voluntary movement and severity of Synkinesis to form one single composite score from 0 to 100. It was devised and established at the Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre in Toronto having an intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) of 0.890. The Facial Grading System is a tool used for clinical evaluation of Facial Nerve function. It is intended to use on peoples with facial nerve weaknes.
Measured: 4 weeks
Secondary outcomes (1)
Facial Disability Index
the tool is used to assess changes from baseline to 4 weeks The Facial Disability Index (FDI) is a condition-specific scale that is proposed to be used to help clinicians in making decisions about individual patients and to differentiate among individuals with different levels of disability and to evaluate change within a person over time. It have 2 domains, i.e. physical function and social wellbeing. It have total 10 questions, 5/domain. Each item is rated on a 6-point scale, ranging from severe disability to absence of disability. Both subscales are transformed to a score on a 100-point scale, with 100 indicating unimpaired physical or social/well-being function.
Measured: 4 weeks
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted19 Mar 2021
- Study start15 Nov 2020
- Primary completion15 Dec 2020
- Study completion30 Dec 2020
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (12)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for Bell PalsyStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Riphah International UniversityThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind
- Who is masked
- Outcomes assessor
- Enrolment
- 24 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Riphah International University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
- Investigators
- Dr Aruba Saeed, PHD*, Principal investigator, Riphah International University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT04807491
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- REC/00659 Muhammad Kashif
- Status last verified
- Mar 2021
- First submitted
- 21 Dec 2020
- Last updated
- 19 Mar 2021
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Publications
Monini S, Iacolucci CM, Di Traglia M, Lazzarino AI, Barbara M. Role of Kabat rehabilitation in facial nerve palsy: a randomised study on severe cases of Bell's palsy. Acta Otorhinolaryngol Ital. 2016 Aug;36(4):282-288. doi: 10.14639/0392-100X-783.
PubMed 27734980Nicastri M, Mancini P, De Seta D, Bertoli G, Prosperini L, Toni D, Inghilleri M, Filipo R. Efficacy of early physical therapy in severe Bell's palsy: a randomized controlled trial. Neurorehabil Neural Repair. 2013 Jul-Aug;27(6):542-51. doi: 10.1177/1545968313481280. Epub 2013 Apr 2.
PubMed 23549520Ferreira M, Marques EE, Duarte JA, Santos PC. Physical therapy with drug treatment in Bell palsy: a focused review. Am J Phys Med Rehabil. 2015 Apr;94(4):331-40. doi: 10.1097/PHM.0000000000000255.
PubMed 25785922Teixeira LJ, Valbuza JS, Prado GF. Physical therapy for Bell's palsy (idiopathic facial paralysis). Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2011 Dec 7;2011(12):CD006283. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD006283.pub3.
PubMed 22161401Barbara M, Antonini G, Vestri A, Volpini L, Monini S. Role of Kabat physical rehabilitation in Bell's palsy: a randomized trial. Acta Otolaryngol. 2010;130(1):167-72. doi: 10.3109/00016480902882469.
PubMed 19430987Sardaru D, Pendefunda L. Neuro-proprioceptive facilitation in the re-education of functional problems in facial paralysis. A practical approach. Rev Med Chir Soc Med Nat Iasi. 2013 Jan-Mar;117(1):101-6.
PubMed 24505900Aranha VP, Samuel AJ, Narkeesh K. Correct the smile of a child by neuromuscular facilitation technique: An interesting case report. Int J Health Sci (Qassim). 2017 Apr-Jun;11(2):83-84.
PubMed 28539869Manikandan N. Effect of facial neuromuscular re-education on facial symmetry in patients with Bell's palsy: a randomized controlled trial. Clin Rehabil. 2007 Apr;21(4):338-43. doi: 10.1177/0269215507070790.
PubMed 17613574Mehta RP, WernickRobinson M, Hadlock TA. Validation of the Synkinesis Assessment Questionnaire. Laryngoscope. 2007 May;117(5):923-6. doi: 10.1097/MLG.0b013e3180412460.
PubMed 17473697Neely JG, Cherian NG, Dickerson CB, Nedzelski JM. Sunnybrook facial grading system: reliability and criteria for grading. Laryngoscope. 2010 May;120(5):1038-45. doi: 10.1002/lary.20868.
PubMed 20422701Fattah AY, Gurusinghe ADR, Gavilan J, Hadlock TA, Marcus JR, Marres H, Nduka CC, Slattery WH, Snyder-Warwick AK; Sir Charles Bell Society. Facial nerve grading instruments: systematic review of the literature and suggestion for uniformity. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2015 Feb;135(2):569-579. doi: 10.1097/PRS.0000000000000905.
PubMed 25357164Kleiss IJ, Beurskens CH, Stalmeier PF, Ingels KJ, Marres HA. Synkinesis assessment in facial palsy: validation of the Dutch Synkinesis Assessment Questionnaire. Acta Neurol Belg. 2016 Jun;116(2):171-8. doi: 10.1007/s13760-015-0528-7. Epub 2015 Sep 16.
PubMed 26377698
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 19 Mar 2021. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Effects of Kabat Technique and Neuromuscular Re-Education in Patients With Bell's Palsy
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT04807491
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- REC/00659 Muhammad Kashif
- Conditions
- Bell Palsy
- Keywords
- Bell Palsy, PNF, Kabat therapy, synkinesis
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 24 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Riphah International UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 15 Nov 2020 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 15 Dec 2020 (actual)
- Study completion
- 30 Dec 2020 (actual)
- First posted
- 19 Mar 2021 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
Bell's palsy is the sudden one-sided peripheral weakness of seventh cranial nerve (Facial nerve), represents 50% to 75% of all etiologies with a rate of 58.2 to 8 new cases per 1 million per year. The objective is to compare the effects of Kabat techniques and Neuromuscular Re-Education on facial disability and synkinesis in patients with bell's palsy. A Randomized Control Trial was conducted on 20 participants, equally allocated in Kabat and PNF training group from February-2020 until December- 2020. Participants were selected according to inclusion and exclusion criteria on purposive sampling technique and randomization was done by sealed envelope method. The assessment was done after taking consent before the first and last session. The tools included Facial disability index, Sunnybrook facial grading system and synkinesis assessment questionnaire. Data were analyzed using SPSS v.20.
Detailed description
Bell's palsy is the sudden one-sided peripheral weakness of seventh cranial nerve (Facial nerve), represents 50% to 75% of all etiologies with the rate of 58.2 to 8 new cases per 1 million per year. It can be either a complete palsy or weakness of facial nerve. This condition may start with pain over half of face especially mastoid region with other symptoms like decreased sensation over half of face, decrease lacrimation, hyperacusis, pain and numbness over half of face. Bell's palsy patients may show signs of absent/decrease facial creases, positive bells phenomenon and forehead folds, associated with other disabilities like contracture in facial muscles and synkinesis due to which patient cannot close his eye.The cause of bell's palsy is unknown therefore it is also called idiopathic facial palsy but recent studies claim that "herpes simplex virus" can be a cause of bell's palsy.Other causes such as tooth extraction, removal of the tumour, local anaesthesia, TMJ surgery, ischemic neuropathy, facial fracture can also be considered. Different studies were carried out on the incidence, risk factors and treatments methods of bell's palsy.The most common risk factors for bell's palsy, reported by a study, is diabetes, and hypertension. A study reported that patients with diabetes are 4 to 5 times more likely to have Bell's palsy.Men and women are equally affected by this disorder.There are different treatment methods for Bells palsy i.e. medical management, physical therapy management, surgical management etc.Although Physical therapy management is not considered to be treatment of choice in treating bell's palsy but there is several clinical studies which claims the benefits of rehabilitation if applied in early stage. Physical therapy managements include different techniques, namely Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation, Kabat rehabilitation, Kinisio taping, cryotherapy, massage therapy biofeedback, muscular reeducation.As claimed in a study in 2013, Kabat technique is quite effective in treating the facial disabilities if the therapist is trained. In this study different Kabat techniques namely "rhythmic initiation on those patients who did not perform any movement, repeated stretch was used at the start and also through full ROM in case of muscular weakness, isotonic were used when patients had voluntary movement control, were used on three patients .A study claimed in a case report in 2017 that PNF techniques are very effective in improving functional outcomes in Childs with "bell's palsy".Several studies were done on effects of "Kabat rehabilitation" in "Bell's Palsy". As another conducted a study in 2017.Two groups of Bell's palsy were compared after application of two different treatment protocols. Participants of group A was given Kabat exercises with electrical stimulation and kinesio taping while group B was given electrical stimulation plus home exercises. Study reported that Kabat exercise is quite effective in improving facial asymmetry in bell's palsy.A study was done in 2015 in Islamabad compare the effects of Kabat exercises and Taping in reducing facial synkinesis and disability.The study reported that Kabat exercises are more effective in reducing facial synkinesis and disability.A study was done in 2007, Comparing Neuromuscular reeducation techniques with conventional physical therapy in treating Bell's palsy. This study was done in manipal, India in which he reported that neuromuscular reeducation techniques are more effective in improving facial asymmetry in patients with bell's palsy .The previous studies showed that clinician have worked either with Neuromuscular Re-Education or with kabat in treating Bell's palsy. There is no study done which compare the effects of Neuromuscular Re-Education vs. Kabat in treating Bell's palsy. So the aim of this study is to determine the effect of Kabat and Neuromuscular Re-Education on facial disability and synkinesis and to compare both treatments effects.Kabat Exercises rehabilitation of the facial nerve, 3 fulcrums are found, whose muscles can be stimulated. Upper fulcrum: includes the frontalis, corrugator and orbicularis muscles of the eye.Intermediate fulcrum: Includes the common elevator muscle of the upper lip and wing of nose, the dilator naris and the multiform. Lower fulcrum includes the zygomaticus major, the zygomaticus minor, the risorius, the orbicularis, the triangular of the lower lip, buccinator, chin muscle and square muscle of the chin.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind (outcomes assessor)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Kabat Technique's | Active comparator | Other: Kabat Technique'sKabat exercises on Upper fulcrum, Intermediate fulcrum and lower fulcrum |
| Neuromuscular Re-Education: | Experimental | Other: Neuromuscular Re-EducationFor initiation, Facilitation, Movement control and movement control |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 20 to 50 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (2 listed)
- Diagnosed cases of bell's palsy
- Non traumatic onset ( conditions like infectious, hypertensive patients, diabetic patients
Key exclusion criteria (4 listed)
- • History of significant psychiatric illness
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Kabat Technique'sAs with all cranial nerves, some specific techniques can also be applied on the facial nerve to enhance responses and improve recovery; the most important are: The rhythmic start: shows and guides the subject into the movements and the scheme; agonist investigation utilizes sequential concentric and eccentric contractions; The inversion of the antagonist: reinforces responses through the induction phenomenon; Repeated contractions: calls for a response with repeated stretching that briefly enables movement; Isometric contractions: for stabilizing and reinforcing the response. Conventional therapy exercises | Other | Kabat Technique's |
| Neuromuscular Re-EducationAfter the baseline assessment, the participant in the control will receive Neuromuscular Re-Education. The duration of session will be 45 minutes.Neuromuscular Re-Education: For initiation (acute phase): Active-assisted exercise,Massage and stretch for affected side.For Facilitation ,Active-assisted exercise.For Movement control:Massage and stretching for facial retraction,Assisted and active exercises on involved side. For Relaxation,Thermotherapy,Relaxation exercises,Alternating rhythmic movements. Conventional therapy exercises | Other | Neuromuscular Re-Education: |
Primary outcome
SunnyBrook Facial Grading System
Time frame: 4 weeks
the tool is used to assess changes from baseline to 4 weeks The Sunnybrook scale is a regional weighted scale based on evaluation of different regions including resting symmetry, symmetry of voluntary movement and severity of Synkinesis to form one single composite score from 0 to 100. It was devised and established at the Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre in Toronto having an intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) of 0.890. The Facial Grading System is a tool used for clinical evaluation of Facial Nerve function. It is intended to use on peoples with facial nerve weaknes.
1 secondary outcome
Facial Disability Index
Time frame: 4 weeks
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 19 Mar 2021.
- Background: PubMed 27734980Monini S, Iacolucci CM, Di Traglia M, Lazzarino AI, Barbara M. Role of Kabat rehabilitation in facial nerve palsy: a randomised study on severe cases of Bell's palsy. Acta Otorhinolaryngol Ital. 2016 Aug;36(4):282-288. doi: 10.14639/0392-100X-783.
- Background: PubMed 23549520Nicastri M, Mancini P, De Seta D, Bertoli G, Prosperini L, Toni D, Inghilleri M, Filipo R. Efficacy of early physical therapy in severe Bell's palsy: a randomized controlled trial. Neurorehabil Neural Repair. 2013 Jul-Aug;27(6):542-51. doi: 10.1177/1545968313481280. Epub 2013 Apr 2.
- Background: PubMed 25785922Ferreira M, Marques EE, Duarte JA, Santos PC. Physical therapy with drug treatment in Bell palsy: a focused review. Am J Phys Med Rehabil. 2015 Apr;94(4):331-40. doi: 10.1097/PHM.0000000000000255.
- Background: PubMed 22161401Teixeira LJ, Valbuza JS, Prado GF. Physical therapy for Bell's palsy (idiopathic facial paralysis). Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2011 Dec 7;2011(12):CD006283. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD006283.pub3.
- Background: PubMed 19430987Barbara M, Antonini G, Vestri A, Volpini L, Monini S. Role of Kabat physical rehabilitation in Bell's palsy: a randomized trial. Acta Otolaryngol. 2010;130(1):167-72. doi: 10.3109/00016480902882469.
- Background: PubMed 24505900Sardaru D, Pendefunda L. Neuro-proprioceptive facilitation in the re-education of functional problems in facial paralysis. A practical approach. Rev Med Chir Soc Med Nat Iasi. 2013 Jan-Mar;117(1):101-6.
- Background: PubMed 28539869Aranha VP, Samuel AJ, Narkeesh K. Correct the smile of a child by neuromuscular facilitation technique: An interesting case report. Int J Health Sci (Qassim). 2017 Apr-Jun;11(2):83-84.
- Background: PubMed 17613574Manikandan N. Effect of facial neuromuscular re-education on facial symmetry in patients with Bell's palsy: a randomized controlled trial. Clin Rehabil. 2007 Apr;21(4):338-43. doi: 10.1177/0269215507070790.
- Background: PubMed 17473697Mehta RP, WernickRobinson M, Hadlock TA. Validation of the Synkinesis Assessment Questionnaire. Laryngoscope. 2007 May;117(5):923-6. doi: 10.1097/MLG.0b013e3180412460.
- Background: PubMed 20422701Neely JG, Cherian NG, Dickerson CB, Nedzelski JM. Sunnybrook facial grading system: reliability and criteria for grading. Laryngoscope. 2010 May;120(5):1038-45. doi: 10.1002/lary.20868.
- Background: PubMed 25357164Fattah AY, Gurusinghe ADR, Gavilan J, Hadlock TA, Marcus JR, Marres H, Nduka CC, Slattery WH, Snyder-Warwick AK; Sir Charles Bell Society. Facial nerve grading instruments: systematic review of the literature and suggestion for uniformity. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2015 Feb;135(2):569-579. doi: 10.1097/PRS.0000000000000905.
- Background: PubMed 26377698Kleiss IJ, Beurskens CH, Stalmeier PF, Ingels KJ, Marres HA. Synkinesis assessment in facial palsy: validation of the Dutch Synkinesis Assessment Questionnaire. Acta Neurol Belg. 2016 Jun;116(2):171-8. doi: 10.1007/s13760-015-0528-7. Epub 2015 Sep 16.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Dr Aruba Saeed, PHD* principal investigator
Riphah International University
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Kabat Technique's and Neuromuscular Re-Education in people with Bell Palsy, run by Riphah International University at 1 site in Pakistan.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 2 inclusion and 4 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 19 Mar 2021. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Pakistan. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
SunnyBrook Facial Grading System (time frame: 4 weeks). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT04807491, which also lists 12 linked publications.
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 19 Mar 2021.