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Gentle touch may help stroke survivors smile again

NCT ID NCT07568769

Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Faisalabad Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

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 sensory stimulation and physiotherapy, the other only physiotherapy, for four weeks. The goal was to see if the extra sensory input helps the brain and muscles recover better, potentially improving smile and speech.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Exteroceptive stimulation (light touch, stroking, tapping, graded pressure) combined with conventional physiotherapy
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a simple, low-cost addition to rehab that helps stroke survivors regain facial movement and symmetry.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 36 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The improvement might be small or not last long.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

36 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Aug 2025

Finished

Dec 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

40 to 55 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients diagnosed with post-stroke facial palsy * Age between 40 and 55 years * Both male and female participants * Acute onset of facial weakness within 1-3 weeks * Non-traumatic onset of disease * Commitment to comply with electrical stimulation treatment Exclusion Criteria: * Participation in other therapies for facial nerve * Presence of neoplastic tumor, Pregnancy, Cardiac, Excessive perspiration, Psychiatric illness or Mental impairment, Neurotmesis, Post-surgical cases of heart and brain surgery * Bilateral facial palsy due to demyelinating disease e.g. motor neuron disease, trigeminal neuralgia, Open wounds/ulcers, ENT impairment/Otitis Media, Repetitive previous history of stroke * Invasive cardiac instrumentation such as endarterectomy or stent placement within 30 days prior to admission in ICU were excluded

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Conditions

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Bell's palsy facial paralysis stroke disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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Facial palsy Stroke

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Tertiary Care Hospitals, Faisalabad, Pakistan

    Faisalābad, Punjab Province, 3800, Pakistan

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