Comparing Kabat Technique and Neural Mobilization for Bell's Palsy
Effectiveness of Kabat Technique Verses Neural Mobilization With Facial Exercises in Bells Palsy
This study is testing whether the Kabat technique or neural mobilization with facial exercises helps people with Bell's Palsy recover their facial muscle function better.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 28 (estimated) |
| Ages | 25 Years to 45 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Elite College of Management Sciences, Gujranwala, Pakistan Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Gujranwala, Punjab) |
| Trial ID | NCT06980168 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study aims to compare the effectiveness of the Kabat technique and neural mobilization combined with facial exercises in improving functional outcomes for patients with Bell's Palsy. Bell's Palsy is a condition that causes muscle weakness on one side of the face due to issues with the seventh cranial nerve. The study will assess and compare the recovery of facial muscle function and symmetry between the two intervention approaches. By determining which method is more effective, the study seeks to enhance treatment strategies for this condition.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are patients diagnosed with Bell's Palsy within the first two weeks of onset.
Not a fit: Patients with recent head injuries, psychological issues, multiple sclerosis, or those who have undergone recent surgeries may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide clearer guidance on the most effective rehabilitation techniques for patients recovering from Bell's Palsy.
How similar studies have performed: While there have been various approaches to treating Bell's Palsy, this specific comparison of Kabat technique and neural mobilization is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * patient diagnosed with bells palsy in less than 2 weeks Exclusion Criteria: * head injuries recent surgeries psycological issues multiple sclerosis
Where this trial is running
Gujranwala, Punjab
- Al raee hospital gujranwala ,Sardar yasin malik hospital, Rahat abdul gaffar medical complex — Gujranwala, Punjab, Pakistan (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Mahnoor Hassan, MS — Elite College of Management Science
- Study coordinator: Usman Iqbal Janjua, Phd
- Email: dptprincipal@ecomsedu.com
- Phone: 03214109550
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.