Comparison of Mime Therapy and Motor Imagery Technique on Facial Disability in Bell's Palsy.
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 状态
- 招募中
- 入组人数
- 44
- 试验地点
- 1
- 主要终点
- Synkinesis Assessment Questionnaire (SAQ)
研究概览
简要总结
Bell's palsy, characterized by unilateral paralysis/paresis of facial muscles, is a condition with a significant impact on individuals' lives. It was first identified by scientist Sir Charles Bell, and its sudden onset can lead to social, psychological, and emotional distress. Left untreated, Bell's palsy can have long-lasting effects on a patient's quality of life, including loss of facial muscle control, emotional stress, and communication difficulties. Rehabilitation protocols encompass various physical therapy techniques, among which Mime therapy and Motor imagery technique have shown promise.
详细描述
While rehabilitation protocols have shown promise in enhancing facial muscle control, reducing disability, and preventing long-term complications, there remains a critical gap in the literature regarding the comparative effectiveness of various rehabilitation techniques. Currently, there is limited empirical evidence to guide healthcare professionals in selecting the most suitable rehabilitation approach for individual patients. The purpose of this study is to address this gap in knowledge by comparing two specific rehabilitation techniques: Mime therapy and Motor imagery technique. Understanding which of these rehabilitation techniques is more effective can significantly influence clinical practice and patient care. By conducting a systematic comparison, this study aims to provide evidence-based recommendations to healthcare professionals in selection of appropriate rehabilitation protocol for Bell's palsy patients.
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Interventional
- 分配方式
- Randomized
- 干预模型
- Parallel
- 主要目的
- Treatment
- 盲法
- Single (Outcomes Assessor)
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 20 Years 至 40 Years（Adult）
- 性别
- All
- 接受健康志愿者
- 否
入选标准
- •Age 20-40 years
- •Both male and female
- •Patients diagnosed with Bell's Palsy
- •Paralysis/paresis of all muscle groups of one side of face
排除标准
- •Patients diagnosed with facial palsy
- •Patients with impaired cognition
- •Patients diagnosed with other neurological diseases
结局指标
主要结局
Synkinesis Assessment Questionnaire (SAQ)
时间窗: week 6
An assessment tool specifically designed to evaluate synkinesis- related symptoms. Assesses the presence and severity of synkinesis symptoms during voluntary actions. - Uses a questionnaire. - Higher scores indicate more severe synkinesis-related symptoms.
House-Brackmann Scale (HBS)
时间窗: week 6
A widely used scale to assess facial nerve dysfunction.Grades facial muscle function from I (normal) to VI (total paralysis). - Higher scores indicate more severe dysfunction.
Facial Disability Index (FDI)
时间窗: week 6
A patient-reported outcome measure assessing the impact of facial palsy on daily life.Assesses physical, social, and emotional functioning - Uses a questionnaire. - Higher scores indicate a greater impact on daily life.
Sunnybrook Facial Grading System
时间窗: week 6
An assessment tool for evaluating facial muscle function, including static and dynamic aspects.
次要结局
未报告次要终点