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The Effectiveness and Safety of Integrative Korean Medicine Treatment for Bell's Palsy

The Effectiveness and Safety of Integrative Korean Medicine Treatment for Bell's Palsy : A Prospective Observational Preliminary Study


Sponsor

Jaseng Medical Foundation

Enrollment

100 participants

Start Date

May 25, 2021

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Conditions

Summary

This is an observational study that evaluate the effectiveness and safety of Korean integrative treatments in patients with peripheral facial nerve palsy. Adulthood patients aged between 19 to 69 who were diagnosed with peripheral facial nerve palsy and receive Korean integrative treatments for facial palsy will be enrolled in the study and the change will be followed according to the Facial disability index (FDI) at the 3 month moment after baseline.


Eligibility

Min Age: 19 YearsMax Age: 69 Years

Plain Language Summary

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This clinical trial is studying a procedure called Korean integrative medicine for people with facial paralysis, peripheral. The study is currently recruiting participants at 1 location. People eligible for this study include aged 19 Years to 69 Years.

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Interventions

PROCEDUREKorean integrative medicine

Any kind of Korean integrative medicine will be applicable and the treatment will be entirely determined by experienced clinicians. On the premise of the above, the following examples are the treatments applicable to the subject of this observational study. * Chuna: Chuna therapy is performed on the face and cervical spine to induce decompression of the captured facial nerve. In addition, SJS Non-Resistance Technique-Facial palsy (SJS NRT-F), a technique of Chuna, can be performed to stimulate the intrinsic receptive sensation of the facial muscles to promote the neuromuscular response. * Acupuncture: acupuncture can be applied on paralyzed muscle and others to improve symptoms and paralysis status. * Pharmacopuncture: pharmacopuncture can be applied on paralyzed muscle and others to improve symptoms and paralysis status. * Herbal medicine: It is prescribed according to clinical judgment according to the patient's symptoms and disease status.


Locations(1)

Jaseng Hospital of Korean Medicine

Seoul, Gangnam-Gu, South Korea

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