Clinical trials: Facial Paralysis
Facial Paralysis
3D Dynamic and Patient-Centered Outcomes of Facial Reanimation Surgery in Patients With Facial Paralysis
In this study, patients who have undergone facial paralysis surgery will be asked to participate. The goal of this study is to compare the facial disability and perception outcomes of facial reanimation surgeries in patients with…
- Trial name
- NCT04934176
- Testing
- Psychosocial scales/questionnaires, 3D Facial Measurements
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 125 people
- Sponsor
- Tufts University
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
Blepharoptosis, Synkinesis
Oxymetazoline Drops for Acquired Blepharoptosis From Synkinesis
After an episode of facial paralysis, as nerves recover, they aberrantly regenerate and send additional branches to the incorrect muscles in addition to the intended muscle.
- Conditions
- Blepharoptosis, Synkinesis, Hyperkinesis, Facial Paralysis
- Trial name
- NCT05945615
- Testing
- Oxymetazoline 0.1% (Pf) Oph Soln Ud, Preservative free lubricating drops
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 36 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
Bell Palsy
Comparative Effects of Mime Therapy and Action Observation Therapy in Bell's Palsy
The aim of this study is to determine comparative effects of mime therapy and action observation therapy on facial symmetry and quality of life in Bell's palsy.
- Trial name
- NCT06308250
- Testing
- MIME THERAPY, ACTION OBSERVATION THERAPY
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 62 people
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Facial Paralysis, Sinkynesis
Eye Soft Surgery for Facial Sinkynesis
Facial synkinesis (FS) is a distressing sequela of facial palsy (FP) characterized by involuntary, simultaneous movements of facial muscles occurring during voluntary facial expressions.
- Trial name
- NCT06538103
- Testing
- Eye soft surgery, Physical Rehabilitation
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 25 people
- Sponsor
- University of Catania
Bell Palsy
Intradermal Acupuncture and Self-rehabilitation Program in Patients With Severe Bell's Palsy
This study aims to assess the effect of intradermal acupuncture(IA) and guided self-rehabilitation management program(GRMP) (either single or combined) for patients with severe Bell's Palsy.
- Trial name
- NCT06778473
- Testing
- Active Intradermal Acupuncture, Guided self-rehabilitation management program, Health Education
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 552 people
- Sponsor
- Zhangjiagang First People's Hospital
Parotid Tumor
Intra-parotid Facial Nerve Tractography
The aim of the study is to evaluate concordance between the facial nerve's path in the parotid evaluated by radiologist in preoperatively and the facial nerve's path in the parotid evaluated by surgeon in peroperatively.
- Trial name
- R-PO19053 (NCT03950323)
- Testing
- MRI with Facial nerve tractography
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- CHU de Reims
Synkinesis
Mixed Methods Investigation of Chronic Facial Paralysis in Individuals With Synkinesis
This proposal will prospectively assess the social, physical, and emotional recognition function in participants with synkinesis.
- Trial name
- NCT04148872
- Testing
- Neuromuscular Retraining Therapy (4 months), Chemodenervation (4 months), Neuromuscular Retraining + Chemodenervation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- University of Wisconsin, Madison
Bell's Palsy
Ultrasound-Guided Corticosteroid and Bupivacaine for Facial Nerve Function and Thickness in Bell's Palsy
This prospective, single-arm clinical study aims to evaluate the effects of a one-time, ultrasound-guided injection of corticosteroid (triamcinolone) combined with local anesthetic (bupivacaine) into the facial nerve in patients…
- Trial name
- NCT06955455
- Testing
- Triamcinolone and Bupivacaine Injection
- Where
- Syria
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Tishreen University Hospital
Facial Nerve Palsy
Collagen Treatment in Facial Nerve Palsy
To test the effectiveness of a collagen-based treatment for patients complaining of long standing facial nerve axonotmesis, who are following a proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation protocol (Kabat method), compared to a…
- Trial name
- NCT04353908
- Testing
- Rehabilitation, Collagen Injection
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Uniter Onlus
Facial Palsy
Emotional Perception and Production in Facial Palsy: Respiratory, Vocal and Facial Markers.
Respiratory function, phonation and facial expressivity are related to emotional reaction through neurophysiological process. Specific emotional respiratory, vocal and facial patterns had been described in literature.
- Trial name
- ResPPF (NCT03619720)
- Testing
- Records
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Association pour le Développement et l'Organisation de la Recherche en Pneumologie et sur le Sommeil
Peripheral Facial Paralysis, Facial Palsy
Functional Recovery From Facial Paralysis
This is a controlled, single-blind (hybrid) clinical investigation that aims to analyze the process of recovery of muscle function in people with peripheral facial paralysis who receive kinesthetic treatment with…
- Conditions
- Peripheral Facial Paralysis, Facial Palsy, Synkineses
- Trial name
- NCT06532903
- Testing
- Selective muscle electrostimulation with exponential current, Facial muscle reeducation in front of the mirror
- Where
- Argentina
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Universidad Nacional del Nordeste, Argentina
Facial Paralysis
Video-Based Facial Movement Analysis in Facial Paralysis
This study aims to evaluate facial movements in patients with facial paralysis using video-based objective analysis and to examine the relationship between these video-based measurements and standard clinical assessment scales.
- Trial name
- NCT07780370
- Testing
- Video-Based Objective Facial Motion Analysis
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 49 people
- Sponsor
- Biruni University
Bell's Palsy
Efficacy of Laser Acupuncture for Idiopathic Bell's Palsy
Objective: Bell's palsy is characterized by acute, unilateral onset that compromises function and esthetics, exerting a considerable impact on the social, professional, and psychological aspects of the lives of affected…
- Trial name
- NCT06280794
- Testing
- Laser acupuncture, Steroids
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 336 people
- Sponsor
- Beijing Tongren Hospital
Bell Palsy
Laser Acupuncture for Idiopathic Bell's Palsy
Bell's palsy is characterized by acute, unilateral onset that compromises function and esthetics, exerting a considerable impact on the social, professional, and psychological aspects of the lives of affected individuals.
- Trial name
- NCT06732622
- Testing
- Laser acupuncture, Steroids
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 360 people
- Sponsor
- Beijing Tongren Hospital
Bell's Palsy
Effectiveness of PNF and STM in Bell Palsy
Our study aims to determine the efficacy of PNF and Soft tissue mobilization techniques with exercise for Bell's palsy. It ascertains which intervention yields better outcomes and has greater effect on recovery.
- Trial name
- NCT07078617
- Testing
- Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation, Soft Tissue Mobilization along with exercise
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 28 people
- Sponsor
- Elite College of Management Sciences, Gujranwala, Pakistan
Facial Nerve Injuries, Facial Paresis Associated With Facial Nerve Dysfunction
Comparison of Three Botulinum Neuromodulators for Management of Facial Synkinesis
The purpose of this study is to compare the effectiveness of three commercially available botulinum toxin neuromodulators in the treatment of facial synkinesis using patient reported outcome measures.
- Conditions
- Facial Nerve Injuries, Facial Paresis Associated With Facial Nerve Dysfunction, Facial Asymmetry, Synkinesis
- Trial name
- NCT03048383
- Testing
- OnabotulinumtoxinA Injectable Product, AbobotulinumtoxinA Injectable Product, Incobotulinumtoxin A Injectable Product
- Volunteers
- 71 people
- Sponsor
- University of Utah
Bell Palsy, Vitamin D Deficiency
The Effect Vitamin D on the Recovery Rate of Bell Palsy
Patients aged between 18-65 who visit the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation outpatient clinic diagnosed with Bell Palsy will be included in the study.
- Conditions
- Bell Palsy, Vitamin D Deficiency, Facial Paralysis
- Trial name
- NCT05997199
- Testing
- Vitamin D replacement
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 25 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Umraniye Education and Research Hospital
Bell's Palsy
Low Laser Therapy on Facial Motor Functions Function and Synkinesis in Patients With Bell's Palsy
To determine the effects of low-level laser therapy on facial motor functions and synkinesis in patients with bell's palsy
- Trial name
- NCT05707091
- Testing
- Low level laser therapy and conventional therapy, Conventional therapy
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 32 people
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Electromyography, Eye-tracking
Multimodal Quantified Analysis of Facial Movements: Comparison Between Pathological and Control Subjects
The facial palsy is a frequent disease with a lot of etiologies. It has variable severities with sometimes heavy functional repercussions and different recovery potentials.
- Conditions
- Electromyography, Eye-tracking, Facial Palsy
- Trial name
- AQ2MF (NCT05581680)
- Testing
- dental impressions, Simultaneous MoCap and EMG acquisition, Eye-tracking acquisition for pathological subjects
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 720 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, Amiens