Please sign in to follow a disease.
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
24 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
Follow this condition — get notified about new trialsSub-types
Broader categories
-
Shockwaves may help restore smiles in Bell's palsy patients
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether low-energy shockwave therapy can improve facial nerve function in people with chronic Bell's palsy. Forty-two adults aged 45 to 55 will receive the treatment on specific points along the facial nerve. The goal is to reduce facial muscle weakness and impro…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Cairo University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
-
Can electric acupuncture waves restore a paralyzed face?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study will test whether different types of electrical acupuncture can help adults recover from Bell's palsy, a condition that causes sudden facial paralysis. One hundred participants will receive either low-frequency continuous or intermittent electrical pulses over 4 weeks.…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The Third Affiliated hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
-
Can needle pulses restore a smile? new trial for Bell's palsy
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether electroacupuncture (a type of acupuncture with mild electric pulses) can help people with Bell's palsy recover facial movement and reduce symptoms like drooping. About 111 adults who have had Bell's palsy for 3 weeks to 6 months will receive either real o…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:26 UTC
-
Light vs. zaps: which works better for Bell's palsy?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study compares two non-drug treatments—light therapy (photobiomodulation) and electrical stimulation—to see which better helps people with Bell's palsy regain facial movement. About 34 adults with moderate to severe facial weakness will receive one of the treatments along wi…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Lahore University of Biological and Applied Sciences • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:02 UTC
-
AI could take the guesswork out of Bell's palsy recovery
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will check if an artificial intelligence (AI) system can accurately measure facial paralysis in people with Bell's palsy. Currently, doctors use subjective scales that can vary between observers. The AI analyzes facial movements using a camera and compares its scores t…
Sponsor: Cairo University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
-
Facial paralysis study probes hidden emotional toll
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis observational study looks at 85 adults with Bell's palsy to see if worse facial muscle function is linked to higher anxiety, depression, and lower self-esteem. Researchers will measure facial movement and muscle activity, then compare those results with participants' answers…
Sponsor: Cairo University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC