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To see the added value of Infrared radiation and Kabat PNF along with regular physiotherapy for better recovery in patients with acute bells palsy.

Combined effect of Infrared Radiation and Kabat PNF along with conventional therapy for facial muscles re-education in patients with Acute Bells Palsy

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2022/10/046543
Enrollment
15
Registered
2022-10-17
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2022-11-21

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

Conditions

Health Condition 1: G510- Bells palsy

Interventions

Intervention1: Infrared Radiation, Kabat PNF, conventional physiotherapy (Electrical Stimulation, Mirror biofeedback, home advices): Group A- Infrared Radiation(10min), Kabat PNF(10min), Conventio

Sponsors

Chitra Navin Sharma
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1.LMN type of facial palsy, 2.Patients within 30 days of onset, 3.Both male and female, 4.Willingness to participate in the study

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1.Associated conditions(Diabetes mellitus, Hypertension, pregnancy, Impairment of taste sensations, Hyperacusis patients), 2.Other neurological deficit, 3.Localised altered sensations, 4.Dermatitis, 5.Localised tumors, 6.Localised open wound, 7.Recurrent fever

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
House brackmann scaleTimepoint: at baseline and after 5 days

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
NATimepoint: NA

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Purvi P Patel

College Of Physiotherapy, SUMANDEEP VIDYAPEETH

purvipatel.cop@sumandeepvidyapeethdu.edu.in9725062641

Outcome results

None listed

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