Facial nerve disorder

This 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…

This study tests whether two devices, used one after the other, can reduce pain and disability from temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders. Adults aged 22 and older with TMJ pain will receive four treatment sessions and be followed for three months. Researchers will measure chan…

This study tests a self-guided web program called Face-Forward-Web for adults with chronic orofacial pain (lasting over 3 months). The program includes five 30-minute video sessions teaching relaxation, mindfulness, and coping skills. Researchers will enroll up to 30 participants…

This 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…

This small study tests whether eptinezumab, a drug used for migraines, can reduce pain in people with atypical facial pain that hasn't responded to other treatments. Ten participants will receive two intravenous infusions three months apart. The main goal is to see if the drug im…

This 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 …