NCT06459830 Mime Therapy With and Without Neural Mobilization in Bell's Palsy.
| NCT ID | NCT06459830 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | Riphah International University |
| Condition | Bell Palsy |
| Study Type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Enrollment | 32 participants |
| Start Date | 2024-03-25 |
| Primary Completion | 2024-11-25 |
Trial Parameters
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Brief Summary
To determine the Effects of Mime Therapy with and without Neural Mobilization on Facial symmetry, Synkinesis and Functional abilities in Patients with Bell's Palsy. It has been proven that Mime therapy is effective on activating muscles through articulation exercises, facial expression exercises, breathing exercises and facial massages which can alleviate synkinesis, enhance facial symmetry and promote facial functional abilities. On the other hand, facial neural mobilization has recently reported as a safe and effective adjunctive therapy for patients with Bell's palsy due to the facilitation of nerve gliding in the canal impacts by reducing nerve adherence dispersion of noxious inflammatory agents and increasing neural blood supply. So, by incorporating the Neural mobilization with Mime therapy, therapist may enhance overall facial symmetry, reduce the strain on the facial muscles and alleviate synkinesis. So, it may prove to be an upgraded treatment option for clinicians.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Idiopathic bell's palsy. Age between 20 to 40 years. Both genders Sub-acute Bell's palsy lasting 3-6 months. Unilateral loss of facial weakness Intact taste sensation. House Brackman grade 4 and 5 (moderate to severe Bell's palsy) Exclusion Criteria: Facial palsy recurrence. Patients with Diabetes, Hypertension, and any Auto-immune disorder. Chronic bell's palsy patients Patients with upper motor neuron lesions. Other cranial nerves problem. Pregnancy. Dental metal prosthesis. Facial surgery Skin allergy on face. Patients with Ear infection. Patients with Ear implants. Any neuro-degenerative disorder. Patients with Herpes zoster, Otitis media and Ramsay Hunt syndrome
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