MIME THERAPY vs MOTOR IMAGERY TECHNIQUE in Bell's Palsy
Comparison of Mime Therapy and Motor Imagery Technique on Facial Disability in Bell's Palsy.
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Brief Summary
Bell's palsy, characterized by unilateral paralysis/paresis of facial muscles, is a condition with a significant impact on individuals' lives. It was first identified by scientist Sir Charles Bell, and its sudden onset can lead to social, psychological, and emotional distress. Left untreated, Bell's palsy can have long-lasting effects on a patient's quality of life, including loss of facial muscle control, emotional stress, and communication difficulties. Rehabilitation protocols encompass various physical therapy techniques, among which Mime therapy and Motor imagery technique have shown promise.
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Started Mar 2024
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Study Timeline
Key milestones and dates
Study Start
First participant enrolled
March 22, 2024
CompletedFirst Submitted
Initial submission to the registry
March 25, 2024
CompletedFirst Posted
Study publicly available on registry
April 1, 2024
CompletedPrimary Completion
Last participant's last visit for primary outcome
August 22, 2024
CompletedStudy Completion
Last participant's last visit for all outcomes
August 25, 2024
CompletedApril 1, 2024
March 1, 2024
5 months
March 25, 2024
March 25, 2024
Conditions
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcomes (4)
House-Brackmann Scale (HBS)
A widely used scale to assess facial nerve dysfunction.Grades facial muscle function from I (normal) to VI (total paralysis). - Higher scores indicate more severe dysfunction.
week 6
Facial Disability Index (FDI)
A patient-reported outcome measure assessing the impact of facial palsy on daily life.Assesses physical, social, and emotional functioning - Uses a questionnaire. - Higher scores indicate a greater impact on daily life.
week 6
Sunnybrook Facial Grading System
An assessment tool for evaluating facial muscle function, including static and dynamic aspects.
week 6
Synkinesis Assessment Questionnaire (SAQ)
An assessment tool specifically designed to evaluate synkinesis- related symptoms. Assesses the presence and severity of synkinesis symptoms during voluntary actions. - Uses a questionnaire. - Higher scores indicate more severe synkinesis-related symptoms.
week 6
Study Arms (2)
Mime therapy group
EXPERIMENTALMime therapy focuses on improving facial symmetry and muscle control through self-massage, breathing exercises, eye and lip closure exercises, letter and word exercises, and expression exercises in front of mirror
motor imagery group
ACTIVE COMPARATORMotor imagery technique involves mental rehearsal of motor activities, activating similar brain regions as actual movements, which enhances neuroplasticity.
Interventions
1. Facial Massage 2. Frowning 3. Close eyes 4. Smile 5. Fish Face 6. Eyebrow raising 7. Breathing exercise 8. Blow cheeks 9. Mouth opening and closing. 10. Moving lips side to side 11. Blow a candle. 12. Nasal flaring 13. Chewing exercise 14. Rinse mouth 15. Speaking vowels 16. Fill mouth with water 17. Fill rubber balloon 18. Sucking water with straw
1. Raising your eyebrows 2. Showing angry face 3. Closing and opening eyes 4. Pouting 5. Blowing cheeks 6. Smiling 7. Nasal flaring 8. Blowing candle 9. Deviating lips side to side 10. Chewing something 11. Speaking vowels
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if:
- Age 20-40 years
- Both male and female
- Patients diagnosed with Bell's Palsy
- Paralysis/paresis of all muscle groups of one side of face
You may not qualify if:
- Patients diagnosed with facial palsy
- Patients with impaired cognition
- Patients diagnosed with other neurological diseases
Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.
Sponsors & Collaborators
Study Sites (1)
Muzaffar Hospital
Sargodha, Pakistan
MeSH Terms
Conditions
Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)
Study Officials
- PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
Ayesha Afridi, PhD*
Riphah International University
Central Study Contacts
Study Design
- Study Type
- interventional
- Phase
- not applicable
- Allocation
- RANDOMIZED
- Masking
- SINGLE
- Who Masked
- OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
- Purpose
- TREATMENT
- Intervention Model
- PARALLEL
- Sponsor Type
- OTHER
- Responsible Party
- SPONSOR
Study Record Dates
First Submitted
March 25, 2024
First Posted
April 1, 2024
Study Start
March 22, 2024
Primary Completion
August 22, 2024
Study Completion
August 25, 2024
Last Updated
April 1, 2024
Record last verified: 2024-03
Data Sharing
- IPD Sharing
- Will not share