Integrative Korean medicine for new one-sided Bell’s palsy
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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.
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Who can take part
- You are between 19 and 69 years old
- You have one-sided (unilateral) facial weakness from a peripheral facial nerve problem
- Your symptoms started within the last 3 weeks
- You can sign written consent and understand the study forms and questionnaires
- You are able to attend the study as the researchers think is appropriate
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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