Cranial nerve palsy
MONDO:0002782Injury to any of the cranial nerves or their nuclei in the brain resulting in muscle weakness.
Also known as: cranial nerve palsy, cranial nerve paralysis, cranial nerve palsies
97 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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New cocktail of drugs targets tough lymphoma in seniors
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase 2 trial tests a combination of seven drugs (CL-Pola-R-CHP) in 28 adults aged 65 and older with double or triple-hit diffuse large B-cell lymphoma who are not eligible for transplant. The goal is to see how many patients achieve complete remission after six cycles of tr…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Ruijin Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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New hope for rare brain disease: platform trial targets PSP
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests several experimental treatments for progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP), a rare brain disease that affects movement and thinking. About 440 people with early-stage PSP will receive one of the treatments or a placebo. The goal is to see if any of the treatments c…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Adam Boxer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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Could a vaccine tame this rare brain disease?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a vaccine called AADvac1 in 146 people with progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP), a rare brain disorder that affects movement and thinking. The vaccine aims to target a protein linked to the disease and slow its progression. Participants will receive injections o…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Adam Boxer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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New hope for PSP: experimental drug LM11A-31 enters key trial
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis Phase 2 trial tests whether the drug LM11A-31 can slow the progression of Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP), a rare brain disorder that affects movement and balance. About 147 people with early-stage PSP will receive either the drug or a placebo twice daily for several mo…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Adam Boxer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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New brain scan tracer could spot Alzheimer's and Parkinson's earlier
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis early-phase trial will test a new radioactive tracer called 18F-FCOB04 in 40 people with neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's or Parkinson's. The tracer targets a brain protein called MAO-B and is used with PET scans to see if it can help diagnose these conditions. Th…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Peking Union Medical College Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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New spinal fluid test aims to solve dementia misdiagnosis puzzle
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study will test whether measuring a specific abnormal protein (alpha-synuclein) in spinal fluid can reliably distinguish dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB) from Alzheimer's disease. Researchers will collect samples and perform cognitive tests on 286 older adults with suspected …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Strasbourg, France • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 16:49 UTC
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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
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Laser boost for braces: new study tests faster tooth straightening
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether adding low-level laser therapy to a minor bone-poking procedure (micro-osteoperforations) can speed up tooth movement in people with braces. About 33 patients aged 12-30 will have their canine teeth retracted after premolar extraction. The goal is to shor…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Riphah International University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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Walk and think: new app aims to speed concussion recovery in athletes
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests a 14-day home program called BraW-Day™ that combines brain exercises (like counting backwards) with walking, delivered via a smartphone app. Researchers want to see if doing both tasks together improves thinking, balance, and mood in athletes aged 18-40 who had a…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Hyunhwa Lee • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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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
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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
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Music before bed may ease Alzheimer's agitation, new study hopes
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis pilot study tests whether listening to music in the evening can help people with Alzheimer's disease or related disorders fall asleep faster and behave more calmly. Researchers will compare music therapy to audiobooks in 48 adults living in secure care units. The goal is to …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Saint Etienne • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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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
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Smart sensors could track brain disease at home
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will test whether wearable sensors can accurately monitor movement problems in people with progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP) and dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB). About 60 participants will wear small sensors on their chest, ankles, and wrists while doing simple task…
Sponsor: BioSensics • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study aims to spot Parkinson's early with simple blood, urine, and stool tests
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis observational study will enroll 200 people—100 with Parkinson's disease, 50 with related conditions, and 50 healthy controls—to find molecular markers in blood, urine, and stool that can distinguish Parkinson's from atypical parkinsonism. Participants provide samples and und…
Sponsor: International Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology in Warsaw • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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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
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Can a smart wearable track a rare brain disease at home?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will test a wearable device called Syde® in 30 people with progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP-R). The device tracks movement and activity during daily life. Researchers want to see if patients find it easy to use and if the data matches standard clinic tests. The goal…
Sponsor: SYSNAV • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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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