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Laser light shows promise for healing facial nerves

NCT ID NCT07403695

Symptom relief Sponsor: mona oraby Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested two types of laser therapy (red and infrared) to help repair damaged nerves in the face. Thirty adults with nerve injuries that had not improved for at least six months received treatment. The goal was to reduce pain and improve sensation, offering a possible alternative to surgery or medication.

What this could mean

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Active substance
laser therapy (red and infrared diode lasers)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could offer a non-surgical option to reduce pain and restore feeling after nerve injury in the face.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed trial with only 30 participants. Results may not apply to everyone, and laser therapy may not work for all nerve injuries.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

30 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Mar 2025

Finished

Jan 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

20 to 50 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Patient aged range from 20-50 years old 2. Patient suffering from nerve injury in the maxillofacial region for a period of 6 months or more without improvement. Exclusion Criteria: * 1- Patient had undergone micro-neurosurgery to correct neurosensory deficit.

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Conditions

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traumatic neuropathy

As listed by the trial registrant

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Nerve injury

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Alexandria university

    Alexandria, Egypt

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