Can sugar water help restore facial movement in stubborn Bell's palsy?

NCT ID NCT07728331

Completed Disease control Sponsor: Al-Azhar University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 28, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial investigates whether ultrasound-guided injections of dextrose (a type of sugar) around and into facial muscles can improve recovery in people with Bell's palsy that has not responded to standard care after three months. Thirty participants with moderate to severe facial weakness will receive the injections and be monitored for changes in facial function. The goal is to see if this simple, low-cost approach can help when other treatments have failed.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: ultrasound-guided perineural and intramuscular dextrose injection
What this could lead to: If effective, this injection technique could offer a new option for people with Bell's palsy that does not improve with standard treatment.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-phase trial with only 30 participants and no comparison group, so results may not apply widely. Risks include injection-site pain or nerve irritation.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Bell's palsy

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

BELL PALSY

Contacts and locations

Locations

Al-Azhar University Hospital

Cairo, 247883, Egypt

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