Combining laser therapy and Kabat technique for treating Bell's palsy
Combined Effects of Low Level Laser Therapy and Kabat Technique in Patients With Bell's Palsy
NA · Riphah International University · NCT06028191
This study is testing if combining laser therapy with a special movement technique can help people with Bell's palsy recover better and improve their quality of life.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 36 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 40 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Riphah International University (other) |
| Locations | 2 sites (Faisalābad, Punjab and 1 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT06028191 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study aims to evaluate the combined effects of Low-Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) and the Kabat technique on improving quality of life and functional outcomes in patients with Bell's palsy. Bell's palsy is characterized by sudden facial paralysis due to damage to the facial nerve. The Kabat technique focuses on neurorehabilitation through specific movement patterns, while LLLT is a non-invasive treatment option. The study will include patients who present with unilateral facial paralysis within a specific time frame after onset.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 18-40 with unilateral facial paralysis who have experienced symptoms for 12 days to 3 weeks.
Not a fit: Patients with previous facial reconstruction surgery, traumatic brain injury, or other neurological deficits may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could enhance recovery and quality of life for patients suffering from Bell's palsy.
How similar studies have performed: While few studies have explored the effectiveness of LLLT in Bell's palsy, the combination with the Kabat technique is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Age 18-40 * Both genders will be included * Unilateral Facial paralysis/paresis * Patients presented within onset of 12 days - 3 weeks (sub-acute Bell's Palsy) Exclusion Criteria: * Previous surgery of facial reconstruction * Traumatic Brain Injury * Any other neurological deficit * Congenital Deformities * Recurrent Bell's palsy will be excluded
Where this trial is running
Faisalābad, Punjab and 1 other locations
- Allied Hospital — Faisalābad, Punjab, Pakistan (RECRUITING)
- Physiofit — Faisalābad, Punjab, Pakistan (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Fatima Tariq, Mphil — Riphah International University
- Study coordinator: Fatima Tariq, Mphil
- Email: fatima.tariq@riphah.edu.pk
- Phone: 03344255033
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions: Bell Palsy, Bell's Palsy, Facial Disability Index, Kabat Technique, Low Level Laser Therapy, Sunnybrook facial grading system