Nervous System Diseases
Conditions
Interventions
electrical stimulation fascial massage AR training using face to face mobile application
electrical stimulation fascial massage Facial muscle expression exercises
Sponsors
cairo university
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Patients with subacute unilateral Bell's palsy. 2. A physician diagnosis of peripheral facial palsy. 3. The patients will be ranged from grade IV to VI according to House-Brackmann scale. 4. The age of patients will be ranged 20-40 years (praveen kumar & Annie, 2020). 5. Both sexes will be included. 6. Only patients who are able to comprehend AR application will participate in this study. 7. Patients with body mass index less than (BMI) 30 kg/m2.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. History of recurrent facial palsy or bilateral facial nerve involvement. 2. Presence of other neurological disorders unrelated to facial palsy affecting the face (e.g., stroke, multiple sclerosis). 3. Current diagnosis of psychiatric illness prior to onset of facial palsy. 4. Cognitive impairment preventing valid completion of Treatment. 5. Patients with metal implants. 6. Patients with sensory impairment over the face. 7. Any open wounds or ulcers.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| OROFACIAL FUNCTION | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Facial symmetry;Quality of life | — |
Countries
Egypt
Contacts
Public ContactHODA ZAKARIA
Prof.Dr at cairo university egypt
Outcome results
None listed