Effect of Low Energy Extracorporeal Shockwave on Patients With Bell's Palsy

ConditionBell Palsy
Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age45-55
SponsorCairo University

About this trial

This study aims to investigate the effect of low energy extracorporeal shock wave therapy on patients with Bell's palsy.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Patients with unilateral Bell's palsy (only lower motor neuron lesion).

Patient with idiopathic or viral infection, Bell's palsy.

The age ranged from 45 to 55 years old.

Both males and females are included.

Disqualifiers

Patients with a history of facial paralysis post-stroke.

Patients with unstable medical conditions.

Patients with psychiatric disorders.

Patients with other neurological diseases.

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Low energy extracorporeal shockwave therapy
  • Selective physical therapy program

Treatment groups

42 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups

Sponsors and collaborators