MIME THERAPY vs MOTOR IMAGERY TECHNIQUE in Bell's Palsy

NCT ID: NCT06340009

Last Updated: 2024-04-01

Basic Information

• Recruitment Status: RECRUITING
• Clinical Phase: NA
• Total Enrollment: 44 participants
• Study Classification: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Start Date: 2024-03-22
• Study Completion Date: 2024-08-25

Brief Summary

Bell's palsy, characterized by unilateral paralysis/paresis of facial muscles, is a condition with a significant impact on individuals' lives. It was first identified by scientist Sir Charles Bell, and its sudden onset can lead to social, psychological, and emotional distress. Left untreated, Bell's palsy can have long-lasting effects on a patient's quality of life, including loss of facial muscle control, emotional stress, and communication difficulties. Rehabilitation protocols encompass various physical therapy techniques, among which Mime therapy and Motor imagery technique have shown promise.

Detailed Description

While rehabilitation protocols have shown promise in enhancing facial muscle control, reducing disability, and preventing long-term complications, there remains a critical gap in the literature regarding the comparative effectiveness of various rehabilitation techniques. Currently, there is limited empirical evidence to guide healthcare professionals in selecting the most suitable rehabilitation approach for individual patients. The purpose of this study is to address this gap in knowledge by comparing two specific rehabilitation techniques: Mime therapy and Motor imagery technique. Understanding which of these rehabilitation techniques is more effective can significantly influence clinical practice and patient care. By conducting a systematic comparison, this study aims to provide evidence-based recommendations to healthcare professionals in selection of appropriate rehabilitation protocol for Bell's palsy patients.

Conditions

Bell Palsy

Study Design

• Allocation Method: RANDOMIZED
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Primary Study Purpose: TREATMENT
• Blinding Strategy: SINGLE

Study Groups

Mime therapy group

Mime therapy focuses on improving facial symmetry and muscle control through self-massage, breathing exercises, eye and lip closure exercises, letter and word exercises, and expression exercises in front of mirror

Group Type: EXPERIMENTAL

mime therapy

Intervention Type: OTHER

1. Facial Massage

2. Frowning

3. Close eyes

4. Smile

5. Fish Face

6. Eyebrow raising

7. Breathing exercise

8. Blow cheeks

9. Mouth opening and closing.

10. Moving lips side to side

11. Blow a candle.

12. Nasal flaring

13. Chewing exercise

14. Rinse mouth

15. Speaking vowels

16. Fill mouth with water

17. Fill rubber balloon

18. Sucking water with straw

motor imagery group

Motor imagery technique involves mental rehearsal of motor activities, activating similar brain regions as actual movements, which enhances neuroplasticity.

Group Type: ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

motor imagery

Intervention Type: OTHER

1. Raising your eyebrows

2. Showing angry face

3. Closing and opening eyes

4. Pouting

5. Blowing cheeks

6. Smiling

7. Nasal flaring

8. Blowing candle

9. Deviating lips side to side

10. Chewing something

11. Speaking vowels

Interventions

mime therapy

1. Facial Massage

2. Frowning

3. Close eyes

4. Smile

5. Fish Face

6. Eyebrow raising

7. Breathing exercise

8. Blow cheeks

9. Mouth opening and closing.

10. Moving lips side to side

11. Blow a candle.

12. Nasal flaring

13. Chewing exercise

14. Rinse mouth

15. Speaking vowels

16. Fill mouth with water

17. Fill rubber balloon

18. Sucking water with straw

Intervention Type: OTHER

motor imagery

1. Raising your eyebrows

2. Showing angry face

3. Closing and opening eyes

4. Pouting

5. Blowing cheeks

6. Smiling

7. Nasal flaring

8. Blowing candle

9. Deviating lips side to side

10. Chewing something

11. Speaking vowels

Intervention Type: OTHER

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

• Age 20-40 years
• Both male and female
• Patients diagnosed with Bell's Palsy
• Paralysis/paresis of all muscle groups of one side of face

Exclusion Criteria

• Patients diagnosed with facial palsy
• Patients with impaired cognition
• Patients diagnosed with other neurological diseases

• Minimum Eligible Age: 20 Years
• Maximum Eligible Age: 40 Years
• Eligible Sex: ALL
• Accepts Healthy Volunteers: No

Sponsors

Riphah International University

OTHER

Sponsor Role: lead

Responsible Party

Responsibility Role: SPONSOR

Principal Investigators

Ayesha Afridi, PhD*

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Riphah International University

Locations

Muzaffar Hospital

Sargodha, , Pakistan

Site Status: RECRUITING

Countries

Pakistan

Central Contacts

Mulazam Imran, MS-NMPT*

Role: CONTACT

mulazimimran04@gmail.com

03236791525

Ayesha Afridi, PhD*

Role: CONTACT

afridi.ayesha@gmail.com

03325962212

Facility Contacts

Mulazam Imran, MS-NMPT*

Role: primary

Other Identifiers

REC/01743

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id