Bell's palsy
MONDO:0005665Partial or complete paralysis of the facial muscles of one side of a person's face. It is caused by damage to the seventh cranial nerve. It is usually temporary but it may recur.
Also known as: facial nerve palsy, facial nerve paralysis, nerve paralysis, Facial, palsy of facial nerve, paralysis Of Facial nerve, facial palsy
30 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 29 tagged with Bell's palsy itself.
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Mind-Controlled therapy could help restore smiles in facial palsy patients
Disease control By invitation onlyThis study tests whether a non-invasive brain-computer interface combined with mild electrical brain stimulation can improve facial movement in people with peripheral facial palsy. Thirty adults aged 18-70 with moderate to severe facial weakness will receive up to 20 sessions ove…
Sponsor: Nanjing Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:10 UTC
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Facial exercises or mirror tricks: which works better for Bell's palsy?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study compares two rehabilitation techniques—mirror book therapy and mime therapy—for people with Bell's palsy, a condition that causes sudden facial paralysis. Participants perform structured exercises to improve facial symmetry, muscle control, and expression. The trial me…
Sponsor: University of Lahore • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Facial paralysis hope: new rehab techniques tested
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether adding Kabat rehabilitation or kinesiology taping to standard facial therapy helps people with Bell's palsy recover better. 38 adults with one-sided facial paralysis will receive one of the two extra treatments for 8 weeks. Researchers will measure change…
Sponsor: University of Lahore • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:09 UTC
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Laser light could help Bell's palsy patients smile again
Symptom relief By invitation onlyThis study tests whether low level laser therapy can improve facial function in people with Bell's palsy, a condition that causes sudden facial weakness. Researchers will compare laser therapy to routine physiotherapy in 100 adults aged 18 to 80. The main goal is to see if laser …
Sponsor: University of Lahore • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:51 UTC
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Can a new turkish questionnaire capture the hidden impact of facial palsy?
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyThis study aims to translate and adapt the Synkinesis Assessment Questionnaire (SAQ) into Turkish and check if it is a reliable and valid tool for people with peripheral facial palsy. Synkinesis causes involuntary facial movements during voluntary expressions, affecting appearanc…
Sponsor: Barış CELBEK • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC