Facial paralysis
MONDO:0001835Severe or complete loss of facial muscle motor function. This condition may result from central or peripheral lesions. Damage to CNS motor pathways from the cerebral cortex to the facial nuclei in the pons leads to facial weakness that generally spares the forehead muscles. facial nerve diseases generally results in generalized hemifacial weakness. neuromuscular junction diseases and muscular diseases may also cause facial paralysis or paresis.
Also known as: face palsy, palsy of face
28 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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Mind-Controlled therapy could help restore smiles in facial palsy patients
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis 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…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Nanjing Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:10 UTC
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AI boosts brain scan accuracy in massive new trial
Diagnosis ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests whether an AI tool can help radiologists read brain CT and MRI scans more accurately and quickly. Researchers will compare how well doctors, AI alone, and doctors using AI together can spot abnormalities, urgent findings, and classify diseases. The goal is to red…
Sponsor: Yaou Liu • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 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…
Phase: NA • 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 ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis 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 …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Lahore • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:51 UTC