Acupuncture plus self-rehab for severe Bell's palsy
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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.
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Who can take part
- You have Bell's palsy for the first time, and it only affects one side of your face.
- Your facial weakness was severe (grades IV–VI) about 10 days after it started.
- You took the steroid prednisolone within 72 hours of symptoms, as prescribed.
- You are 18 years or older.
- You are not afraid of intradermal acupuncture and not allergic to adhesive tape.
- You don't have other causes of facial paralysis or serious health conditions.
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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