Bell Palsy
Conditions
Keywords
Bell Palsy, Rehabilitation
Brief summary
The objective of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of mime therapy and conventional therapy for improving facial functional mobility and coordination.
Detailed description
This will be a Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT). Sample will be taken using Non-Probability Convenient Sampling. Sample size of 34 participants that will be randomly allocated into two groups using a coin toss method. Group A (intervention group) will receive mime therapy along with conventional therapy, while Group B (control group) will receive only conventional therapy were given 45 minutes per day for 3-4 sessions in a week for 3 weeks. Outcomes will be measured by using the Sunnybrook Facial Grading System for checking facial symmetry and the House-Brackmann Facial Grading System for measuring severity of paresis.
Interventions
OTHERMime therapy with Conventional therapy
Experimental group was given mime therapy along with conventional therapy. Mirror therapy, Raising eyebrows as if surprised, Widening eyes in shock, blinking rapidly, Extreme smiling, Eye closure with dramatic expressions, exaggeration nose wrinkling. pouting and mouth opening, expression transitions. Total sessions given are 4-5 per week in 3 weeks consist of 45 mins. Number of repetitions are 5-10 with the hold of 5 second x 2 sets.
OTHERConventional therapy
Raising and lowering eyebrows, Wrinkling nose, smiling, frowning, massage. Total sessions given are 4-5 per week in 3 weeks consist of 45 mins. Number of repetitions are 5-10 with the hold of 5 second x 2 sets.
Sponsors
Elite College of Management Sciences, Gujranwala, Pakistan
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE (Subject, Investigator)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
25 Years to 45 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Patient diagnosed with acute bell's palsy * All genders and intact taste sensations * No other neurological deficit involving face
Exclusion criteria
* Uncontrolled hypertension * Stroke patients * Patient with mental and dental implants * Patient with recurrent facial palsy * Patient with tumors, congenital defects, open wound
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Facial Disability Index | 4 months | it includes physical well being scale which consist of 5 questions with a 0-5 scoring and social functional scale which consist of 5 questions with a 1-6 scoring. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| House Brackmann Facial Grading Scale | 4 months | It classifies facial nerve function into six grades, ranging from Grade 1(normal function) to Grade 6 (complete paralysis). It is widely used for assessing facial nerve recovery. |
Countries
Pakistan
Outcome results
None listed