Laser therapy shows promise for chronic Bell's palsy
NCT ID NCT05846217
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested a special laser device (Multiwave Locked System) on 84 adults with Bell's palsy that had lasted more than 8 weeks. Participants received laser treatment three times a week for six months. The goal was to see if the laser could improve facial movement and reduce symptoms. The trial compared the real laser to a sham treatment.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Multiwave Locked System laser (class IV NIR laser device)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a non-drug treatment option for people with long-lasting Bell's palsy to improve facial function.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, single-center trial with only 84 participants. The results may not apply to everyone, and the laser device is not widely available.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Beijing TongRen Hospital, Capital Medical University
Beijing, China
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