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Efficacy and mechanism of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) in idiopathic facial paralysis

Efficacy and mechanism of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) in idiopathic facial paralysis

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Early Phase 1
Study type
Interventional
Source
ChiCTR
Registry ID
ChiCTR2100053550
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2021-11-24
Start date
2021-11-10
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2022-10-17

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

Conditions

facial nerve palsy

Interventions

central group:rTMS
peripheral group:rTMS
control group:conventional group

Sponsors

Yuebei People's Hospital
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 75 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Bell's palsy (idiopathic facial neuritis) was diagnosed for the first time and the facial nerve was damaged by electromyography; 2. Course of disease <= 1 month; 3. Aged 18-75 years; 4. The first onset, and unilateral paralysis; 5. Be informed about the research and sign the informed consent voluntarily.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Suffering from severe hypertension (systolic blood pressure > 200mmHg, diastolic blood pressure > 110mmHg), poor blood sugar control in diabetes or major diseases such as liver, kidney, heart and other important organ dysfunction; 2. Clearly identified as a patient with central facial paralysis; 3. Confused and unable to cooperate with treatment (or MMSE <= 20 points); 4. Those with contraindications to transcranial magnetism such as pregnancy and intracranial implantation of metal medical devices.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
House Brackmann face functional classification;Modified Portmann Score;Sunny-brook face grade system;

Countries

China

Contacts

Public ContactWang Risheng

Yuebei People's Hospital

402760657@qq.com+86 15812974110

Outcome results

None listed

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