Combined Effects of Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) and Neural Mobilization on Im… (NCT07758543) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Combined Effects of Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) and Neural Mobilization on Improving Facial Symmetry in Patients With Bells Palsy
Pakistan38 participantsStarted 2025-09-14
Plain-language summary
Bell's palsy is an acute,unilateral facial paresis that significantly affects patient's facial symmetry,motor function and quality of life.The primary goal of this randomized controlled trial is to determine if integrating the targeted neural mobilization with proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation improves facial symmetry and motor function more effectively than using pnf alone.participants allocated to either experimental group receiving neural mobilization and pnf or control group receiving pnf alone.after approval from ERC FUSH, participants are assessed using housebrackman scale and sunnybrook facial grading system(scales to asses the degree of severity of facial paralysis) at first and fourth week of intervention application.data will be analysed using spss v.22.
Who can participate
Age range
15 Years – 60 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Age 15-60 years.
* Both male and female.
* Patient diagnosed with bells palsy by neurologist or relevant specialist.
* Patients with moderate to severe Bell's palsy evaluated by Modified House-Brackman SCALE
* Patient without exposure to any other rehabilitation program
* Patients within the acute or subacute phases (within 6 months of onset)
Exclusion Criteria:
* Patients with a history of recurrent Bell's palsy or other neurological disorders (e.g., stroke, multiple sclerosis)
* Patients with pacemakers, metal implants or other contraindications for electrical muscle stimulation.
* Presence of facial trauma or surgical interventions that might interfere with rehabilitation outcomes.
* Co-existing medical conditions (e.g., diabetes mellitus, infections, or malignancies) that might impair nerve recovery or affect study outcomes
Questions worth asking your doctor
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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
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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?
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