Clinical trials
Bell Palsy clinical trials
Below are recruiting bell palsy clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 13 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07191808Enrolling by invitation
Laser therapy for Bell's palsy recovery
This trial tests if low-level laser therapy can help people with Bell's palsy recover faster. It is for adults with a recent diagnosis, mild to moderate facial weakness, and no prior treatment for this episode.
FaisalābadAges Any age - NCT07758543Recruiting
Facial exercises for improving symmetry in Bell's palsy
This trial tests whether special facial exercises can help people with Bell's palsy regain a more symmetrical face. The exercises focus on muscle control and nerve movement, and may improve recovery when done in the early months.
IslamabadAges 15–60 - NCT05821075RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Prednisolone vs Cerebrolysin for sudden facial weakness
This early-stage study compares two medicines—prednisolone and cerebrolysin—to see which works better for Bell’s palsy (sudden one-sided facial weakness with no clear cause). You may be asked to take one of the study treatments and be followed to measure how well facial movement improves.
GizaAges 18–60 - NCT06459830Recruiting
Facial exercises with or without nerve stretches for Bell's palsy
This study tests whether adding gentle nerve exercises (neural mobilization) to standard facial exercises (mime therapy) helps people with Bell's palsy recover more movement and expression. It is for people who have had one-sided facial weakness for 3 to 6 months.
Kasur, Punjab ProvinceAges 20–40 - NCT06732622Recruiting
Laser Acupuncture for Bell's Palsy
This trial tests laser acupuncture as a needle-free treatment for Bell's palsy (sudden facial weakness). It might help people with moderate to severe symptoms who start treatment within 8 weeks of onset.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–65 - NCT06778473Recruiting
Acupuncture plus self-rehab for severe Bell's palsy
This study tests whether combining a gentle type of acupuncture (intradermal acupuncture) with a self-guided rehabilitation program can help people with severe Bell's palsy recover better. It is for adults having their first episode of Bell's palsy with significant facial weakness.
Suzhou, JiangsuAges 18 years+ - NCT06775717Enrolling by invitation
Mirror and imagination exercises for Bell's palsy recovery
This study tests whether practicing facial movements in your imagination (motor imagery) combined with mirror exercises can help reduce unwanted facial movements (synkinesis) and improve facial symmetry and quality of life in people with new Bell's palsy. You would learn simple exercises to do at home with a mirror and guidance.
Sialkot, Punjab ProvinceAges 18 years+ - NCT05582915Recruiting
Checking blood tests and scans to predict severe Bell’s palsy
This study looks for early “prognostic biomarkers” (measurable signs in blood/tissue or scans) to predict how severe Bell’s palsy will turn out. It may help doctors better choose the right treatment and follow-up for adults with severe facial nerve weakness.
MontpellierAges 18 years+ - NCT07750561Enrolling by invitation
Turkish questionnaire for facial synkinesis
This study tests a Turkish version of a questionnaire that measures abnormal facial movements (synkinesis) that can happen after facial palsy. It aims to see if the questionnaire works well for Turkish-speaking patients.
Istanbul, CevizlibağAges Up to 18 years - NCT03781700RecruitingPhase 4
Cortisone treatment for sudden facial weakness in children
This trial tests whether cortisone (prednisolone) helps children recover from a sudden one-sided facial nerve problem. It mainly compares active medicine vs placebo, with follow-up planned for about 12 months.
Falun, Dalarna CountyAges 1–17 - NCT06742580Recruiting
Sudden facial paralysis and homocysteine study
This study looks at a possible link between a substance in the blood called homocysteine and sudden facial paralysis (Bell's palsy). If you've recently been diagnosed with this condition, you may be able to join.
AfyonkarahisarAges 18–80 - NCT04905745Recruiting
Integrative Korean medicine for new one-sided Bell’s palsy
This trial studies whether an integrative Korean medicine treatment can safely improve symptoms of Bell’s palsy. It’s meant for people whose facial weakness started recently, to see if treatment helps recovery.
Seoul, Gangnam-GuAges 19–69 - NCT07537426Recruiting
Acupuncture for Dry Eyes After Facial Paralysis
This trial tests whether tiny acupuncture needles placed under the skin can help relieve dry eyes and other eye discomfort that develops after long-lasting facial paralysis. The goal is to see if this treatment can improve symptoms when standard care hasn't worked well enough.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18–65
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for bell palsy?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 13 recruiting bell palsy studies from the U.S. registry, each rewritten for real people, not researchers, so you can see what it’s testing and who it’s for.
- How do I know if I qualify for a bell palsy trial?
- Each study lists its eligibility criteria — rules about age, diagnosis, and prior treatments. On every Clin2 trial page we explain these in words written for real people and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Does it cost anything to join a bell palsy trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what’s covered before you decide.
Related conditions
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