Evaluating Korean medicine for treating Bell's palsy

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This observational study assesses the effectiveness and safety of Korean integrative treatments in patients diagnosed with peripheral facial nerve palsy. A total of 100 adult participants, aged 19 to 69, will be enrolled and monitored for changes in their condition using the Facial Disability Index (FDI) over a three-month period. The treatment approach will be tailored by experienced clinicians based on individual patient needs, with weekly visits during treatment and follow-up assessments at specified intervals. Data will be collected to evaluate the outcomes of the interventions provided.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

1. age of 19 to 69
2. diagnosed with unilateral peripheral facial nerve palsy
3. onset of facial palsy within 3 weeks or less.
4. an individual who can provide written consent form to participate in the study.

Exclusion Criteria:

1. diagnosed with central nervous system disease causing facial palsy
2. secondary facial palsy after multiple sclerosis, tumor, cerebrovascular disease and temporal bone fracture.
3. Ramsay-Hunt syndrome
4. bilateral or recurrent facial nerve palsy.
5. an individual who received any treatment that can have a significant effect on changes in facial paralysis within recent 2 month. (ie. facial nerve decompression surgery)
6. already or planned to be pregnant or breast-feeding within the study period.
7. uncontrolled diabetes mellitus within the last 3 months.
8. within a month after participating any other facial palsy-related clinical trials, or planning to participate other clinical trials within 6 month.
9. impossible to read and understand the documents, regarding informed consent form and the questionnaires.
10. difficult to participate according to the judgement of researchers.

Where it's running

• Jaseng Hospital of Korean Medicine
  Seoul, Gangnam-Gu, South Korea Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: In-Hyuk Ha, KMD,Ph.D
• Email: hanihata@gmail.com
• Phone: +82-2-2222-2740

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.