Clinical trials: Facial Paralysis
Congenital Fibrosis of Extraocular Muscles, Duane Retraction Syndrome
Genetic Studies of Strabismus, Congenital Cranial Dysinnervation Disorders (CCDDs), and Their Associated Anomalies
The purpose of this study is to identify genes associated with impaired development and function of the cranial nerves and brainstem, which may result in misalignment of the eyes (strabismus) and related conditions.
- Conditions
- Congenital Fibrosis of Extraocular Muscles, Duane Retraction Syndrome, Duane Radial Ray Syndrome, Mobius Syndrome
- Trial name
- NCT03059420
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Boston Children's Hospital
Hemifacial Paralysis, Bell Palsy
Electrical Stimulation to Improve Recovery After Peripheral Nerve Injury
After nerve injury and facial palsy, many patients have permanent muscle and sensory dysfunction. Electrical stimulation (ES) of injured nerves may speed up axon growth and improve recovery.
- Trial name
- NCT03996525
- Testing
- Electrical Stimulation
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 7 people
- Sponsor
- The Hospital for Sick Children
Blepharoptosis, Synkinesis
Oxymetazoline Drops for Acquired Blepharoptosis From Synkinesis
After an episode of facial paralysis, as nerves recover, they aberrantly regenerate and send additional branches to the incorrect muscles in addition to the intended muscle.
- Conditions
- Blepharoptosis, Synkinesis, Hyperkinesis, Facial Paralysis
- Trial name
- NCT05945615
- Testing
- Oxymetazoline 0.1% (Pf) Oph Soln Ud, Preservative free lubricating drops
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 36 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
Bell Palsy
Electrical Stimulation to Promote Recovery in Bells Palsy
A feasibility pilot study to exam the necessary methodology for conducting a larger clinical trial for Bell's Palsy patients with a poor prognosis and the use of electrical stimulation.
- Trial name
- NCT03836989
- Testing
- Electrical stimulation device (tens unit)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 4 people
- Sponsor
- Oregon Health and Science University
Facial Paralysis
Photobiomodulation Therapy Treatment on Facial Paralysis
Objective: Facial paralysis can be caused by a variety of etiological factors, complete palsy continues for two months, the chance of full recovery is reduced to zero.
- Trial name
- NCT05585333
- Testing
- MLS laser
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 54 people
- Sponsor
- Beijing Tongren Hospital
Facial Paralysis
Outcome of Facial Palsy Following Rehabilitation
Retrospective case series,the aim of this study is to assess the outcome and rate of complications in patients with facial palsy following rehabilitation, a retrospective study.
- Trial name
- NCT04215562
- Testing
- rehabilitation
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alexandria
Cancer, Head and Neck Cancer
Pilot Study of Management of Facial Paralysis in the Oncologic Patient: Nerve Transfer Techniques to Improve Facial Function and Quality of Life
The goal of this research study is to measure changes in patients' quality of life after surgeries that affect the facial nerve, including nerve transfer as treatment for facial paralysis.
- Trial name
- NCT06667427
- Testing
- Nerve transfer techniques
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Dysphagia, Spastic Cerebral Palsy (sCP)
The Effects of Oral Facial Facilitation and Oral Motor Therapy in Dysphagia
The objective of this research is to investigate the impact of oral facial facilitation and oral motor therapy dysphagia in individuals with spastic cerebral palsy.
- Trial name
- NCT06785220
- Testing
- ORAL FACIAL FACILITATION, ORAL MOTOR THERAPY, ORAL FACIAL FACILITATION WITH ORAL MOROR THERAY
- Volunteers
- 13 people
- Sponsor
- Kafrelsheikh University
Bell Palsy, Idiopathic Facial Paralyses
Effect of Laser Acupuncture Treatment on Chronic Facial Paralysis
Inadequate recovery from Bell's palsy is not uncommon and as consequence, physical and social impairment are exist in these patients. The medical options for chronic condition of Bell's palsy are insufficient.
- Trial name
- NCT03592797
- Testing
- Laser acupuncture therapy
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 17 people
- Sponsor
- China Medical University Hospital
Facial Paralysis, Bell Palsy
Function and Form Outcomes in Patients With Facial Paralysis
This study will be unique for the rehabilitation of patients with facial paralysis in that the focus is to generate novel 3D facial soft tissue measures to characterize the condition and temporal changes, and on the generation of…
- Trial name
- NCT03974763
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 104 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Tufts University
Bell Palsy
Comparative Effects of Mime Therapy and Action Observation Therapy in Bell's Palsy
The aim of this study is to determine comparative effects of mime therapy and action observation therapy on facial symmetry and quality of life in Bell's palsy.
- Trial name
- NCT06308250
- Testing
- MIME THERAPY, ACTION OBSERVATION THERAPY
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 62 people
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University