Exploring the link between facial paralysis and homocysteine levels

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 investigates the relationship between idiopathic acute peripheral facial paralysis, commonly known as Bell's palsy, and blood homocysteine levels in adult patients. Bell's palsy is characterized by sudden facial muscle weakness or paralysis, often accompanied by pain and sensory changes. The study aims to determine if elevated homocysteine levels, which are associated with thrombotic disorders, play a role in the etiology of this condition. Patients with acute facial paralysis will be observed, while those with specific exclusions such as trauma or central nervous system diseases will not be included.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

\- Patients admitted with acute facial paralysis

Exclusion Criteria:

* Facial and ear trauma or tumor
* İatrogenic
* Cholesteatoma
* Facial paralysis due to central nervous system diseases

Where it's running

• Afyonkarahisar Health Sciences University
  Afyonkarahisar, Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting
• Afyonkarahisar Health Sciences University
  Afyonkarahisar, Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting
• Afyonkarahisar Health Sciences University
  Afyonkarahisar, Turkey (Türkiye) Active not recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Orhan Kemal KAHVECİ, PROFESSOR — Afyon Health Sciences University Hospital
• Study coordinator: Murat Akin, Assistant Doctor
• Email: makin.md279@gmail.com
• Phone: +90 272 246 33 35

Similar studies

Other studies for the same condition or treatment. Recruiting studies are listed first.

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• Intradermal acupuncture and self-rehabilitation for severe Bell's Palsy

  This study is testing if a combination of acupuncture and a self-rehabilitation program can help people with severe Bell's Palsy recover better than other treatments.

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• Laser acupuncture treatment for Bell's palsy

  This study is testing if laser acupuncture can help people with Bell's palsy feel better compared to standard treatments and a fake treatment.

  Recruiting Beijing Tongren Hospital · Beijing, Beijing Municipality · NCT06732622

• Comparing Prednisolone and Cerebrolysin for treating Bell's Palsy

  This study is testing whether Prednisolone or Cerebrolysin works better to help people with Bell's Palsy recover and avoid complications.

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• Evaluating Korean medicine for treating Bell's palsy

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• Combined neural mobilization with proprioceptive therapy for Bell’s palsy facial symmetry

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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.