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NCT07266636
Effects of Photobiomodulation and Electrical Stimulation Among Bell's Palsy Patients
NA trial testing Photobiomodulation alongwith facial exercise in Bell's Palsy in 34 participants. Not yet recruiting.
25 May 2026
Quick facts
| Lead sponsor | Lahore University of Biological and Applied Sciences |
|---|---|
| Phase | NA |
| Status | Not yet recruiting |
| Study type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Allocation | randomized |
| Design | parallel |
| Masking | double |
| Primary purpose | treatment |
| Enrollment | 34 |
| Start date | 25 November 2025 |
| Primary completion | 25 May 2026 |
| Estimated completion | 25 May 2026 |
Drugs / interventions tested
- Photobiomodulation alongwith facial exercise
- Electrical Stimulation alongwith facial exercise
Conditions studied
- Bell's Palsy — all drugs for Bell's Palsy →
Sponsor
Lahore University of Biological and Applied Sciences
Who can join
Adults 18 to 64, any sex, with Bell's Palsy. Patients with the condition only — healthy volunteers not accepted.
Sponsor's own description
Despite promising evidence supporting both photobiomodulation (PBM) and electrical stimulation (ES) in Bell's palsy rehabilitation, key gaps remain in the literature. Few studies have directly compared these modalities under standardized conditions, especially while keeping facial exercises constant across groups. Inconsistent treatment parameters such as variations in PBM wavelength or ES intensity limit the comparability and replication of existing findings. Additionally, many studies rely on subjective outcome measures and lack structured timelines for assessing facial symmetry, neuromuscular coordination, or long-term recovery, including complications like synkinesis. These limitations highlight the need for a well-controlled comparative study to determine the more effective modality when paired with consistent facial rehabilitation exercises.
Publications & conference data
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- Trial protocol + status: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT07266636 (US National Library of Medicine, public domain)
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- Sponsor: as reported to ClinicalTrials.gov by Lahore University of Biological and Applied Sciences
- Last refreshed: 5 December 2025
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