Outcome of Facial Palsy Following Rehabilitation
Study Details
Study Description
Brief Summary
Retrospective case series,the aim of this study is to assess the outcome and rate of complications in patients with facial palsy following rehabilitation, a retrospective study.
Condition or Disease | Intervention/Treatment | Phase |
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N/A |
Detailed Description
Data from all patients presenting to the outpatient clinics of the Physical Medicine, Rheumatology and Rehabilitation Department. Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria University in the past 3 years will be collected. The outcome and complications from rehabilitation of facial palsy will be recorded.
Primary Outcome: complications of Facial palsy following rehabilitation. Confidentiality of all records will be ensured.
Study Design
Arms and Interventions
Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
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Other: patients with peripheral facial palsy collection of data from records on the outcome of rehabilitation therapy on patients with peripheral facial palsy and types of complications associated with this therapy type |
Combination Product: rehabilitation
electro-therapy, heat therapy, massage and exercise therapy
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Outcome Measures
Primary Outcome Measures
- prognosis or outcome of therapy [3-6 months]
have patients recovered fully, partially or did not recover
- complications [3-6 months]
types of complications developed during rehabilitation
Eligibility Criteria
Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- all patients with primary idiopathic peripheral facial palsy
Exclusion Criteria:
- all patients with secondary causes of facial palsy
Contacts and Locations
Locations
Site | City | State | Country | Postal Code | |
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1 | Alexandria University, Faculty of Medicine | Alexandria | Egypt | 00123 |
Sponsors and Collaborators
- University of Alexandria
Investigators
- Principal Investigator: Yousra Hisham A Fattah, Alexandria University Faculty of Medicine
Study Documents (Full-Text)
None provided.More Information
Publications
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