Facial nerve disorder

This 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…

This 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.…

This study looks at whether adding sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) to a standard lidocaine injection can provide better pain relief for people with myofascial pain syndrome, a condition causing muscle pain and trigger points. Thirty adults will be randomly assigned to receive ei…

This 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…

This 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…

This study tests if a long-lasting numbing drug (liposomal bupivacaine) injected into the scalp before surgery can reduce pain after a specific type of brain surgery called microvascular decompression. About 100 adults having this surgery will be randomly assigned to receive eith…

This 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…

This 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…

This study looks at whether using artificial intelligence (AI) can help physical therapists make better treatment choices for people with myofascial pain syndrome (a type of muscle pain). About 70 adults with chronic muscle pain will be split into two groups: one gets therapy dec…