Facial paralysis

This study investigates whether video-based analysis of facial movements can reliably assess facial paralysis compared to standard clinical rating scales. Participants with facial paralysis will perform simple facial expressions while being recorded, and researchers will compare …

This study tests whether adding short mindfulness sessions (5-10 minutes) before physical therapy can reduce anxiety, depression, and body image concerns in people with non-flaccid facial paralysis. Twenty-four adults with conditions like Bell's palsy or Ramsay Hunt syndrome will…

This study tests whether electroacupuncture (a type of acupuncture with mild electric pulses) can help people with Bell's palsy recover facial movement and reduce symptoms like drooping. About 111 adults who have had Bell's palsy for 3 weeks to 6 months will receive either real o…

This study will test whether different types of electrical acupuncture can help adults recover from Bell's palsy, a condition that causes sudden facial paralysis. One hundred participants will receive either low-frequency continuous or intermittent electrical pulses over 4 weeks.…

This study tests whether low-energy shockwave therapy can improve facial nerve function in people with chronic Bell's palsy. Forty-two adults aged 45 to 55 will receive the treatment on specific points along the facial nerve. The goal is to reduce facial muscle weakness and impro…

This study compares two non-drug treatments—light therapy (photobiomodulation) and electrical stimulation—to see which better helps people with Bell's palsy regain facial movement. About 34 adults with moderate to severe facial weakness will receive one of the treatments along wi…

This study will check if an artificial intelligence (AI) system can accurately measure facial paralysis in people with Bell's palsy. Currently, doctors use subjective scales that can vary between observers. The AI analyzes facial movements using a camera and compares its scores t…

This observational study looks at 85 adults with Bell's palsy to see if worse facial muscle function is linked to higher anxiety, depression, and lower self-esteem. Researchers will measure facial movement and muscle activity, then compare those results with participants' answers…