Facial paralysis

This trial tests whether a 10-day course of cortisone (prednisolone) helps children aged 1 to 17 with acute facial palsy recover fully. About 343 children will receive either the drug or a placebo, and their facial function will be measured at 12 months. The goal is to see if cor…

This study tested whether adding gentle sensory stimulation (like light touch and tapping) to standard physical therapy could improve facial symmetry and function in people with facial palsy after a stroke. Thirty-six participants were split into two groups: one received both sen…

This study looked at whether different types of electrical stimulation during acupuncture (electroacupuncture) can help people with Bell palsy, a condition that causes sudden facial paralysis. Researchers treated 75 adults with low-frequency continuous or discontinuous waveforms …

This study tested an FDA-approved eyedrop (oxymetazoline 0.1%) in 36 adults with eyelid droop caused by facial nerve miswiring after paralysis. The goal was to see if the drop could temporarily raise the eyelid, improve vision, and reduce abnormal muscle spasms. Researchers measu…

This study tested a 12-week nursing program based on the Roy Adaptation Model in 160 adults who developed facial paralysis after surgery for a large acoustic neuroma. The program included education, counseling, and facial exercises, and aimed to reduce anxiety and depression whil…

This study looked at 16 people with severe facial paralysis to see how their brains change after reconstructive surgery. Using a brain scanning technique called magnetoencephalography (MEG), researchers measured brain activity during facial movements and while recognizing emotion…