Facial paralysis

This trial asks whether adding gentle nerve mobilization to standard PNF exercises can improve facial symmetry and movement in people with Bell's palsy, a condition causing one-sided facial weakness. Adults aged 15 to 60 with moderate to severe Bell's palsy will be randomly assig…

This study tests whether intradermal acupuncture (tiny needles placed under the skin) can improve eye surface symptoms like dryness and irritation in people with long-term facial paralysis. Researchers will compare the real acupuncture to a placebo needle in 78 adults aged 18-65.…

This study tests whether adding neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) to standard facial exercises helps people who have facial paralysis after a stroke. About 130 adults with first-time stroke and central facial palsy will be randomly assigned to receive either usual train…

This study is testing whether Korean integrative medicine, including Chua therapy, can help people with Bell's palsy recover facial movement and emotional well-being. Researchers will follow 100 adults aged 19-69 who have had facial palsy for less than three weeks. The main goal …

This study uses eye-tracking technology to see how people with facial palsy pay attention to faces with abnormal movement, compared to healthy volunteers. Researchers want to understand if patients focus differently on the affected side of the face. The goal is to learn more abou…

This study aims to develop a way to measure facial muscles using MRI scans in people with facial paralysis. Currently, doctors rely on subjective scales to assess muscle function, but this method could provide objective measurements like muscle thickness and volume. The goal is t…

This study aims to find genes that cause eye misalignment (strabismus) and related conditions involving the cranial nerves and brainstem. Researchers will analyze DNA from up to 20,000 participants with these disorders. The goal is to better understand the genetic causes, which c…