Effect of Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation on Unilateral Central Facial Palsy
NCT ID: NCT07325604
Last Updated: 2026-01-08
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Basic Information
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NOT_YET_RECRUITING
NA
130 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
2026-02-15
2030-12-15
Brief Summary
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Objective To investigate the effect of Neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) on facial symmetry compared to usual practice, in participants with CFP as a result of stroke.
Hypothesis: Participants who receive training with NMES together with usual training for facial paralysis have greater improvement in facial symmetry than participants who only receive usual training for facial paralysis.
Trial design Randomized controlled trial (RCT) with a nested pilot trial. A pilot trial/RCT will be conducted in order to power calculation in an RCT. The protocol for the pilot trial and RCT will be the same, and participants from the pilot trial and their outcome data are thus expected to be included in the RCT.
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Detailed Description
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Conditions
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Study Design
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RANDOMIZED
PARALLEL
TREATMENT
SINGLE
Study Groups
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NMES
NMES is provided as an add-on to usual care
Neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES)
Electrical stimulation of facial muscles.
Usual Care
This arm receives usual care of facial palsy without NMES. Usual care encompass mimical exercises, facio oral sensory input, and kinesio taping.
Usual care
This arm receives usual care of facial palsy without NMES. Usual care encompass mimical exercises, facio oral sensory input, and kinesio taping.
Usual Care
This arm receives usual care of facial palsy without NMES. Usual care encompass mimical exercises, facio oral sensory input, and kinesio taping.
Interventions
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Neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES)
Electrical stimulation of facial muscles.
Usual Care
This arm receives usual care of facial palsy without NMES. Usual care encompass mimical exercises, facio oral sensory input, and kinesio taping.
Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
* First time stroke
* \>=18 years
* Able to provide written consent
Exclusion Criteria
* Contraindications for NMES
* Admitted for three weeks assessment stay at the hospital
18 Years
ALL
No
Sponsors
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Danish Association of Occupational Therapist
OTHER
Hammel Neurorehabilitation Centre and University Research Clinic
OTHER
Hospital of Central Denmark Region, Denmark
UNKNOWN
University of Aarhus
OTHER
Responsible Party
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Principal Investigators
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Jesper Fabricius, PhD
Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
Hammel Neurorehabilitation Centre and University Research Clinic & Department of clinical medicine, Aarhus University
Locations
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Hammel neurorehabilitation centre and university research clinic
Hammel, , Denmark
Countries
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Central Contacts
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Facility Contacts
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Role: backup
Other Identifiers
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2501205
Identifier Type: OTHER
Identifier Source: secondary_id
955087
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id
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