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
Active Locations (1)
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The University of Lahore
Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan, 5400