Clinical trials: Facial Palsy
Vestibular Schwannoma, Facial Nerve Paralysis
Steroids for Facial Nerve Function Protection in Post-surgical Vestibular Schwannoma Patients
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of steroids treatment compared with placebo in preserving facial nerve function after craniotomy in patients with vestibular schwannoma who have not received…
- Trial name
- SAF-NRVS (NCT07116811)
- Testing
- Steroids therapy
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 364 people
- Sponsor
- Beijing Tiantan Hospital
Eye-tracking, Facial Palsy
Eye-Tracking FP "A Pilot Study of the Quantitative Evaluation of the Attention Paid to Faces With Facial Palsy by the Eye-tracking Technology.
The facial palsy concerns between 15 and 40 people per 100000 inhabitants. They are of various etiologies such as infectious, tumoral, traumatic or idiopathic.
- Trial name
- EyeTrackingFP (NCT04886245)
- Testing
- Video sequences
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, Amiens
Hemifacial Microsomia, Facial Nerve Paralysis
Treatment for "Asymmetric Crying Facies"
This study focuses on children with hemifacial microsomia (HFM), a common congenital craniofacial deformity caused by abnormal development of the first and second branchial arches.
- Trial name
- NCT07802639
- Testing
- Botulinium toxin type A injection
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Xiaolei Jin
Bell's Palsy, Facial Paralysis
Combined Effects of Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) and Neural Mobilization on Improving Facial Symmetry in Patients With Bells Palsy
Bell's palsy is an acute,unilateral facial paresis that significantly affects patient's facial symmetry,motor function and quality of life.The primary goal of this randomized controlled trial is to determine if integrating the…
- Conditions
- Bell's Palsy, Facial Paralysis, Facial Asymmetry
- Trial name
- NCT07758543
- Testing
- GROUP A COMBINED THERAPY GROUP, GROUP B PNF GROUP
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 38 people
- Sponsor
- Foundation University Islamabad
Facial Palsy, Facial Nerve Diseases
Evaluation of Cortisone Treatment in Children With Acute Facial Nerve Palsy
Acute facial nerve palsy occur in 10-20/100 000 children/year in Sweden. About 20 % of these children will have persistent symptoms with excessive tear secretion, drooling and social problems due to asymmetry in the face.
- Conditions
- Facial Palsy, Facial Nerve Diseases, Borrelia Infection of Central Nervous System, Bell Palsy
- Trial name
- FACE (NCT03781700)
- Testing
- Prednisolone
- Where
- 15 sites in Sweden
- Volunteers
- 343 people
- Sponsor
- Dalarna County Council, Sweden
Neuropathy, Facial, Bell Palsy
Different Laser Frequencies on Neuropathic Outcomes in Patients With Bell's Palsy
this study was done to compare different laser frequencies on neuropathic outcomes in patients with Bell's palsy.
- Conditions
- Neuropathy, Facial, Bell Palsy, Laser
- Trial name
- NCT07519421
- Testing
- Low-Level Laser Therapy, gallium arsenide diode laser (BTL-5000 laser), high intensity laser treatment
- Where
- Saudi Arabia
- Volunteers
- 104 people
- Sponsor
- Kafrelsheikh University
Facial Paralysis, Facial Palsy
Turkish Validation of the Synkinesis Assessment Questionnaire (SAQ)
Peripheral facial palsy may result in synkinesis, a condition characterized by involuntary facial muscle movements that occur during voluntary facial expressions.
- Conditions
- Facial Paralysis, Facial Palsy, Bell Palsy
- Trial name
- NCT07750561
- Testing
- Synkinesis Assessment Questionnaire (SAQ)
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 49 people
- Sponsor
- Barış CELBEK
Bell's Palsy
Mirror Therapy vs Mime Therapy in Bell's Palsy
This randomized controlled trial aims to compare the effectiveness of mirror book therapy and mime therapy in patients with Bell's palsy.
- Trial name
- NCT07716683
- Testing
- Mirror Book Therapy, Mime Therapy
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 66 people
- Sponsor
- University of Lahore
Peripheral Facial Palsy, Rehabilitation
Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Virtual Reality Self-rehabilitation in the Treatment of Facial Paralysis and Synkinesis
Peripheral facial palsy affects 15 to 40 people per 100,000 inhabitants and induces important functional and social repercussions.
- Conditions
- Peripheral Facial Palsy, Rehabilitation, Virtual Reality
- Trial name
- RéMiFaSy (NCT05547152)
- Testing
- massages, motor stimulation and stretching, virtual reality
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, Amiens
Stroke, Facial Palsy
Exteroceptive Stimulation for Facial Palsy After Stroke
Stroke is a leading cause of long-term disability worldwide and frequently results in central facial palsy, which manifests as facial asymmetry, impaired muscle control, and reduced functional ability.
- Trial name
- ES-FP (NCT07568769)
- Testing
- Exteroceptive Stimulation, Conventional Physiotherapy
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- University of Faisalabad
Bell Palsy
EA Treatment With Different Waveform for Subacute BP:Study Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial
Bell palsy (BP) is a relatively common clinical disease, which leads to functional and esthetic disturbances for patients and results in a lowered quality of life. Electroacupuncture received attention in the management of BP.
- Trial name
- NCT06573697
- Testing
- low-frequency continuous wave EA, discontinuous wave EA, dilatational wave EA
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 75 people
- Sponsor
- The Third Affiliated hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University
Facial Nerve Palsy, Corneal Exposure
Suture Lid Spring for Lid Closure in Patients With Facial Nerve Palsy
The eyelids protect the cornea and eyelid closure is essential to ocular health and clear vision. Patients with permanent Bells palsy or facial nerve palsy from other reasons such as tumours or trauma may be unable to blink and…
- Conditions
- Facial Nerve Palsy, Corneal Exposure, Paralytic Lagophthalmos
- Trial name
- SESPL (NCT06895902)
- Testing
- Polypropylene Suture Eyelid Spring for Paralytic Lagophthalmos
- Where
- 2 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alberta
Bell's Palsy, Facial Nerve Paralysis
Validation of Artificial Intelligence-Based Facial Paralysis Assessment in Patients With Bell's Palsy
This observational study aims to assess the concurrent validity of an artificial intelligence (AI)-based facial paralysis assessment system in patients with unilateral Bell's palsy.
- Trial name
- AI-FACE (NCT07573358)
- Testing
- Sunnybrook Facial Grading System (FGS), AI-Based Facial Assessment
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 63 people
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
Facial Paralysis, Peripheral, Bell's Palsy
The Efficacy of Intradermal Acupuncture for Ocular Surface Diseases After Intractable Facial Paralysis
The purpose of this study is to explore the clinical efficacy of intradermal acupuncture in the treatment of ocular surface diseases after Intractable Facial Paralysis, and to seek effective and convenient treatment for ocular…
- Conditions
- Facial Paralysis, Peripheral, Bell's Palsy, Ocular Surface Disease
- Trial name
- NCT07537426
- Testing
- Intradermal acupuncture treatment
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 78 people
- Sponsor
- The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University
Facial Palsy
Relationship Between Facial Palsy and Psychological Distress
The goal of this observational cross-sectional study is to investigate whether the severity of facial dysfunction is associated with psychological distress in patients with unilateral facial palsy.
- Trial name
- FNP-Psy (NCT07511140)
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 85 people
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
Facial Palsy, Stroke
Effect of Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation on Unilateral Central Facial Palsy
Background Central facial palsy (CFP) is a common condition in stroke, with an estimated prevalence of 45%. CFP can lead to facial asymmetry, problems with mouth closure and food processing, bite marks on the cheek, social…
- Trial name
- NCT07325604
- Testing
- Neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES), Usual Care
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 130 people
- Sponsor
- University of Aarhus
Bell's Palsy, Facial Paralysis
Kabat Rehabilitation Versus Kinesiology Taping in Bell's Palsy
This randomized controlled trial aims to compare the effects of Kabat rehabilitation versus kinesiology taping, both combined with conventional therapy, on facial asymmetry and functional disability in patients with unilateral…
- Trial name
- NCT07436624
- Testing
- Conventional Facial Therapy, Kabat Rehabilitation
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 38 people
- Sponsor
- University of Lahore
Congenital Fibrosis of Extraocular Muscles, Duane Retraction Syndrome
Genetic Studies of Strabismus, Congenital Cranial Dysinnervation Disorders (CCDDs), and Their Associated Anomalies
The purpose of this study is to identify genes associated with impaired development and function of the cranial nerves and brainstem, which may result in misalignment of the eyes (strabismus) and related conditions.
- Conditions
- Congenital Fibrosis of Extraocular Muscles, Duane Retraction Syndrome, Duane Radial Ray Syndrome, Mobius Syndrome
- Trial name
- NCT03059420
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Boston Children's Hospital
Facial Palsy, Surgery
Brain Plasticity and Emotion Recognition in Patients With Facial Palsy Before & After Surgical Rehabilitation: MEG Study
Facial palsy (of one hemiface) affects the sensorimotor representation of the face of the patients, and possibly also their mental representation of emotional facial expressions.
- Trial name
- FACE_REHAB_MEG (NCT06809127)
- Testing
- Behavioral tasks with MEG recording
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 16 people
- Sponsor
- Institut National de la Santé Et de la Recherche Médicale, France
Peripheral Facial Palsy, Pulsed Radiofrequency
Non-Invasive Brain-Computer Interface Combined With Transcranial Electrical Stimulation for Peripheral Facial PalsyStimulation in the Treatment of Peripheral Facial Palsy
To evaluate the efficacy and safety of treating peripheral facial palsy using a non-invasive brain-computer interface combined with transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS).
- Conditions
- Peripheral Facial Palsy, Pulsed Radiofrequency, Brain-Computer Interface, Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation
- Trial name
- NCT07327710
- Testing
- Brain-Computer Interface （BCI）, Pulsed Radiofrequency （PRF）, Standard Therapy
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Nanjing Medical University