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Effect of electrical stimulation in facial deviation after stroke

Effect of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation on facial asymmetry in acute ischemic middle cerebral artery syndrome â?? a single blinded randomized controlled trial

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2019/08/020969
Enrollment
60
Registered
2019-08-29
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2021-11-24

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Health Condition 1: G819- Hemiplegia, unspecified

Interventions

Intervention1: Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation: An electrical instrument for stimulation of nerves Control Intervention1: Traditional Facial Exercises: Facial exercises and massage techniq

Sponsors

Zalino Paphino
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Participants diagnosed with acute MCA stroke Participants with the evidence of contra lateral lower quadrant facial palsy Patients willing to participate

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Uncooperative patients Participants with cognitive impairments Participants with contraindications of TENS like Altered sensation Skin infections Active tumors - Over mucosal surfaces - Over the eyes - Person with Arterial or venous diseases - Pregnancy

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
House Brackmann ScaleTimepoint: First day and at the end of two weeks—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Sunnybrook Facial Grading SystemTimepoint: First day and at the end of two weeks—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactZalino Paphino

Nitte Institute of Physiotherapy

suku729@gmail.com9611839013

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026