Laser light shows promise for healing facial nerves
NCT ID NCT07403695
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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Conditions
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Locations
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Alexandria university
Alexandria, Egypt
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