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Different Laser Frequencies on Neuropathic Outcomes in Patients With Bell's Palsy

Saudi Arabia80 participantsStarted 2025-12-01

Plain-language summary

this study was done to compare different laser frequencies on neuropathic outcomes in patients with Bell's palsy.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion criteria

. Eighty subjects from both genders diagnosed with Bell's palsy will be recruited through direct referrals from their independent physician's neurology department.
. Subjects aged 18 and above from all genders
. Unilateral Bell's palsy either on the right or left side.
. The Facial disability index will be used for assessment and progression of Bell's palsy before and after treatment protocol.
. Patients will on level II, III, IV and V of House-Brackmann scale.

Exclusion criteria

. We will exclude patients who had central nervous system pathology, sensory loss over the face, or recurrence of facial palsy.
. Upper motor neuron fascial nerve palsy.
. Any infant or child (\<18 years).
. Bilateral Facial nerve palsy
. Severe hypertension (Blood pressure more than 200/120 mmHg).

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

assessment of Compound motor action potential of facial nerve

Timeframe: at baseline and after 6 weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07519421

SponsorKafrelsheikh University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2026-05-01

Contact for this trial

Ahmed Eid Lafi Aljohani, physical therapist

00966564988366 pt.ahmad3@gmail.com

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