Bell's Palsy
Conditions
Keywords
Facial Paralysis, Mirror Therapy, Mime Therapy, Facial Rehabilitation, Neuromuscular Re-education
Brief summary
This randomized controlled trial aims to compare the effectiveness of mirror book therapy and mime therapy in patients with Bell's palsy. The study evaluates improvements in facial symmetry, functional disability, and patient satisfaction following structured rehabilitation interventions.
Detailed description
Bell's palsy is a peripheral facial nerve paralysis that results in facial asymmetry and functional impairment. Rehabilitation approaches such as mime therapy and mirror therapy are widely used. Mirror therapy incorporates visual feedback and motor relearning principles, which may enhance neuromuscular recovery . Mime therapy focuses on facial exercises, symmetry training, and functional retraining. Participants will be randomly allocated into two groups: Mirror Book Therapy Group Mime Therapy Group Both groups will receive structured treatment protocols over a defined period. Outcome measures will be assessed at baseline and post-intervention to determine comparative effectiveness.
Interventions
BEHAVIORALMirror Book Therapy
A rehabilitation technique using mirror visual feedback to improve facial muscle coordination and symmetry through repeated guided exercises.
BEHAVIORALMime Therapy
A structured facial exercise program aimed at improving muscle control, coordination, and facial expressions.
Sponsors
University of Lahore
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE (Outcomes Assessor)
Masking description
Outcome assessors are blinded to group allocation to reduce bias.
Intervention model description
Participants are randomly assigned into two groups receiving different rehabilitation interventions simultaneously.
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
30 Years to 50 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
Diagnosed unilateral Bell's palsy Duration within specified study period Both genders Willing to participate
Exclusion criteria
Bilateral facial paralysis Neurological disorders affecting facial function Previous facial surgery Severe comorbid conditions
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Symmetry Improvement | Baseline and 6 weeks | Assessed using Sunnybrook Facial Grading System |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Functional Disability | Baseline and 6 weeks | Assessed using Facial Disability Index |
| Patient Satisfaction | Baseline and 6 weeks | Assessed using Likert scale questionnaire |
Countries
Pakistan
Outcome results
None listed