Status:

COMPLETED

Kabat Rehabilitation Versus Mime Therapy on Facial Disability and Synkinesis in Patients of Bell's Palsy

Lead Sponsor:

University of Lahore

Conditions:

Bell Palsy

Eligibility:

All Genders

25-50 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

Bell's palsy, also called idiopathic facial paralysis, is a common cause of unilateral facial paralysis. It is one of the most common neurological disorders of the cranial nerves.

Detailed Description

Bell's palsy is an alarming condition of rapid onset, which paralyzes half of the facial muscles. Kabat rehabilitation is a manual resistance technique that promotes a basic pattern of movement throug...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Age group 25-50 years.
  • Both male and female.
  • Unilateral bell's paralysis.
  • Not congenital in origin.
  • Sub-acute and chronic cases.

Exclusion

  • Other neurological deficits include epilepsy and Alzheimer's disease.
  • Traumatic onset.
  • Surgical reconstruction (nerve or muscle reconstruction).
  • Mental and psychological disorders i.e., schizophrenia, bipolar disorders.
  • Skin diseases (eczema, urticarial) as electrical stimulation may affect the results.
  • Any contraindications for massage like sunburn, bruising, or cuts.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

May 1 2023

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

October 15 2023

Estimated Enrollment :

85 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT06029855

Start Date

May 1 2023

End Date

October 15 2023

Last Update

March 28 2025

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The University of Lahore

Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan, 5400