MIME THERAPY vs MOTOR IMAGERY TECHNIQUE in Bell's Palsy

Bell Palsy Clinical Trial

Official title:

Comparison of Mime Therapy and Motor Imagery Technique on Facial Disability in Bell's Palsy.

Clinical Trial Details — Status: Recruiting

Administrative data

• NCT number: NCT06340009
• Other study ID #: REC/01743
• Status: Recruiting
• Phase: N/A
• Start date: March 22, 2024
• Est. completion date: August 25, 2024

Study information

• Verified date: March 2024
• Source: Riphah International University
• Contact: Mulazam Imran, MS-NMPT*
• Phone: 03236791525
• Email: mulazimimran04[@]gmail.com
• Is FDA regulated: No
• Study type: Interventional

Clinical Trial Summary

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.

Description:

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.

Recruitment information / eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Enrollment: 44
• Est. completion date: August 25, 2024
• Est. primary completion date: August 22, 2024
• Accepts healthy volunteers: No
• Gender: All
• Age group: 20 Years to 40 Years

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria:

• 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

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients diagnosed with facial palsy
• Patients with impaired cognition
• Patients diagnosed with other neurological diseases

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• Bell Palsy
• Facial Paralysis

Intervention

Other:
• mime therapy
Facial Massage Frowning Close eyes Smile Fish Face Eyebrow raising Breathing exercise Blow cheeks Mouth opening and closing. Moving lips side to side Blow a candle. Nasal flaring Chewing exercise Rinse mouth Speaking vowels Fill mouth with water Fill rubber balloon Sucking water with straw
• motor imagery
Raising your eyebrows Showing angry face Closing and opening eyes Pouting Blowing cheeks Smiling Nasal flaring Blowing candle Deviating lips side to side Chewing something Speaking vowels

Locations

Country	Name	City	State
Pakistan	Muzaffar Hospital	Sargodha

Sponsors (1)

Lead Sponsor	Collaborator
Riphah International University

Country where clinical trial is conducted

Pakistan, 

Outcome

Type	Measure	Description	Time frame	Safety issue
Primary	House-Brackmann Scale (HBS)	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.	week 6
Primary	Facial Disability Index (FDI)	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.	week 6
Primary	Sunnybrook Facial Grading System	An assessment tool for evaluating facial muscle function, including static and dynamic aspects.	week 6
Primary	Synkinesis Assessment Questionnaire (SAQ)	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.	week 6