Laser acupuncture treatment for 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 clinical trial investigates the effectiveness of laser acupuncture therapy in alleviating symptoms of idiopathic Bell's palsy. A total of 360 patients diagnosed with Bell's palsy are randomly assigned to receive either laser acupuncture, sham laser acupuncture, or standard care with oral Prednisolone over a period of four weeks. The study evaluates clinical outcomes using established grading scales at multiple time points to assess improvements in facial function and disability. The aim is to determine if laser acupuncture can provide significant benefits compared to control treatments.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* 1\. Patients diagnosed with idiopathic Bell's Palsy 2.Patients were eligible if they were graded at House-Brackmann grade (HB) 3 or higher.

Exclusion Criteria:

* 1\. Serious mental illness or social problems, and neurological disorders, and systemic diseases, such as malignant tumors, and other serious consumptive diseases. 2. Planning for pregnancy, those in pregnancy, or those who were lactating. 3.Bell's Palsy patients who have a disease course of more than 8 weeks.

Where it's running

• China Beijing TongRen Hospital, Capital Medical University Beijing, China
  Beijing, Beijing Municipality, China Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Dong Wu, Doctor
• Email: wudong0120@outlook.com
• Phone: 8613810988682

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• Comparing Prednisolone and Cerebrolysin for treating Bell's Palsy

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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.