34 completed, 18 unknown, 10 recruiting, 9 not yet recruiting. 59 Not applicable, 5 Phase 4, 2 Early Phase 1, 2 Phase 1, 2 Phase 2.
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| Trial | Phase | Status | Sponsor | Enrollment | Start | Updated |
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| Study on the Optimal Waveform Patterns of Electroacupuncture Targeted Intervention for Bell's Palsy Based on Surface Electromyography Characteristics electroacupuncture waveform - Bell's Palsy | Not applicable | Not yet recruiting | The Third Affiliated hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University | 100 | 2026-09-01 | 2026-09-02 |
| Electroacupuncture With Two Pulse Patterns for Bell's Palsy Using Surface Electromyography Evaluation sham EA, Electroacupunture(continuous pulse pattern), Electroacupuncture(intermittent pulse pattern) - Bell Palsy | Not applicable | Not yet recruiting | The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University | 111 | 2026-09-01 | 2026-09-02 |
| Turkish Validation of the Synkinesis Assessment Questionnaire (SAQ) Synkinesis Assessment Questionnaire (SAQ) - Facial Paralysis, Facial Palsy | Enrolling by invitation | Barış CELBEK | 49 | 2026-08-15 | 2026-08-10 | |
| Treatment for "Asymmetric Crying Facies" Botulinium toxin type A injection - Hemifacial Microsomia, Facial Nerve Paralysis | Not applicable | Recruiting | Xiaolei Jin | 60 | 2026-08-07 | 2026-09-28 |
| A Real-Time Magnetic Device Prototype for Temporary Management of Paralytic Lagophthalmos Magnetic device prototype - Paralytic Lagophthalmos | Not applicable | Suspended | E-DA Hospital | 12 | 2026-08-01 | 2025-08-14 |
| Effect of Low Energy Extracorporeal Shockwave on Patients With Bell's Palsy Low energy extracorporeal shockwave therapy, Selective physical therapy program - Bell Palsy | Not applicable | Not yet recruiting | Cairo University | 42 | 2026-06-25 | 2026-06-22 |
| Validation of Artificial Intelligence-Based Facial Paralysis Assessment in Patients With Bell's Palsy Sunnybrook Facial Grading System (FGS), AI-Based Facial Assessment - Bell's Palsy, Facial Nerve Paralysis | Not yet recruiting | Cairo University | 63 | 2026-06-01 | 2026-05-07 | |
| Relationship Between Facial Palsy and Psychological Distress Facial Palsy | Not yet recruiting | Cairo University | 85 | 2026-04-15 | 2026-04-09 | |
| The Efficacy of Intradermal Acupuncture for Ocular Surface Diseases After Intractable Facial Paralysis Intradermal acupuncture treatment, Sham intradermal acupuncture - Facial Paralysis, Peripheral, Bell's Palsy | Not applicable | Recruiting | The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University | 78 | 2026-04-01 | 2026-04-17 |
| Mirror Therapy vs Mime Therapy in Bell's Palsy Mirror Book Therapy, Mime Therapy - Bell's Palsy | Not applicable | Active not recruiting | University of Lahore | 66 | 2025-12-11 | 2026-07-21 |
| Kabat Rehabilitation Versus Kinesiology Taping in Bell's Palsy Conventional Facial Therapy, Kabat Rehabilitation - Bell's Palsy, Facial Paralysis | Not applicable | Active not recruiting | University of Lahore | 38 | 2025-12-11 | 2026-02-27 |
| Efficacy of Topical Apraclonidine for the Treatment of Ocular Synkinesis Apraclonidine - Synkinesis, Facial Nerve Palsy | Phase 4 | Withdrawn | University of Alabama at Birmingham | 2025-12-01 | 2024-07-19 | |
| Different Laser Frequencies on Neuropathic Outcomes in Patients With Bell's Palsy sham laser therapy, Low-Level Laser Therapy, gallium arsenide diode laser (BTL-5000 laser) - Neuropathy, Facial, Bell Palsy | Not applicable | Completed | Kafrelsheikh University | 104 | 2025-12-01 | 2026-08-20 |
| Effects of Photobiomodulation and Electrical Stimulation Among Bell's Palsy Patients Photobiomodulation alongwith facial exercise, Electrical Stimulation alongwith facial exercise - Bell's Palsy | Not applicable | Not yet recruiting | Lahore University of Biological and Applied Sciences | 34 | 2025-11-25 | 2025-12-05 |
| Ultrasound-guided Combined Perineural and Intramuscular Dextrose Injection for Management of Refractory Bell's Palsy Ultrasound-guided combined perineural and intramuscular dextrose injection. - Bell Palsy | Phase 4 | Completed | Al-Azhar University | 30 | 2025-10-10 | 2026-07-27 |
| Steroids for Facial Nerve Function Protection in Post-surgical Vestibular Schwannoma Patients Steroids therapy, Placebo - Vestibular Schwannoma, Facial Nerve Paralysis | Phase 3 | Recruiting | Beijing Tiantan Hospital | 364 | 2025-10-09 | 2026-10-26 |
| EXPLORING EFFECTIVENESS OF LOW LEVEL LASER THERAPY IN THE TREATMENT OF PATIENTS WITH BELLS PALSY Low Level Laser Therapy - Bell Palsy, Bell's Palsy | Not applicable | Enrolling by invitation | University of Lahore | 100 | 2025-10-01 | 2025-09-25 |
| Safety and Effectiveness of the BlinkER System in Participants With Facial Nerve Palsy BlinkER device. - Bell's Palsy, Ramsay Hunt Syndrome | Not applicable | Not yet recruiting | Neurotrigger Ltd | 80 | 2025-10-01 | 2025-06-10 |
| Combined Effects of Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) and Neural Mobilization on Improving Facial Symmetry in Patients With Bells Palsy GROUP A COMBINED THERAPY GROUP, GROUP B PNF GROUP - Bell's Palsy, Facial Paralysis | Not applicable | Recruiting | Foundation University Islamabad | 38 | 2025-09-14 | 2026-09-15 |
| Effectiveness of Electrical Stimulation With Mime Therapy Versus Electrical Stimulation With Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation on Improving Facial Asymmetry and Quality of Life in Patients With Bell's Palsy electrical stimulation with mime therapy - Bell Palsy | Not applicable | Not yet recruiting | Shalamar Institute of Health Sciences | 38 | 2025-08-28 | 2025-06-19 |
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