Can a specific electric pulse speed up bell palsy healing?
NCT ID NCT06063954
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested two different electroacupuncture waveforms (continuous vs. intermittent) in 120 adults with Bell palsy, a condition causing sudden facial weakness. Participants had moderate to severe symptoms and had already taken standard steroid treatment. The goal was to see which waveform better improves facial nerve function and quality of life.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Hangzhou First People' s Hospital, Hangzhou
Hangzhou, Zhejing, 310006, China
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The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University
Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310006, China
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The Third Affiliated hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University
Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310053, China
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