Different Laser Frequencies on Neuropathic Outcomes in Patients With Bell's Palsy
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18+
SponsorKafrelsheikh University
About this trial
this study was done to compare different laser frequencies on neuropathic outcomes in patients with Bell's palsy.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
Eighty subjects from both genders diagnosed with Bell's palsy will be recruited through direct referrals from their independent physician's neurology department.
Subjects aged 18 and above from all genders
Unilateral Bell's palsy either on the right or left side.
The Facial disability index will be used for assessment and progression of Bell's palsy before and after treatment protocol.
Disqualifiers
We will exclude patients who had central nervous system pathology, sensory loss over the face, or recurrence of facial palsy.
Upper motor neuron fascial nerve palsy.
Any infant or child (<18 years).
Bilateral Facial nerve palsy
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- sham laser therapy
- Low-Level Laser Therapy
- gallium arsenide diode laser (BTL-5000 laser)
- high intensity laser treatment
- Exercises
Treatment groups
80 Participants
are divided into 4 treatment groupsSponsors and collaborators
Source ClinicalTrials.gov