Can electric acupuncture waves restore a paralyzed face?

NCT ID NCT07598175

Not yet recruiting Symptom relief Sponsor: The Third Affiliated hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

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. Researchers will measure facial nerve function and safety to find the best waveform for recovery.

What this could mean

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Active substance: electroacupuncture
What this could lead to: If successful, this could identify the best electroacupuncture waveform to speed up facial recovery in Bell's palsy patients.
What could go wrong: This is an early-stage study with only 100 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The effect of electroacupuncture is still uncertain and may not outperform standard care.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Bell's palsy

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BELL'S PALSY

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