Relationship Between Facial Palsy and Psychological Distress
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Conditions studied: Facial Palsy
In brief
The goal of this observational cross-sectional study is to investigate whether the severity of facial dysfunction is associated with psychological distress in patients with unilateral facial palsy. The main questions it aims to answer are: * Is there a significant relationship between the degree of facial muscle dysfunction (as measured by Sunnybrook Facial Grading Scale and EMG parameters) and levels of anxiety and depression (as measured by HADS)? * Does reduced facial function correlate with lower self-esteem levels (as measured by the Arabic version of the Single-Item Self-Esteem Scale)? Researcher will assess and analyze the correlation between facial motor impairment and psychological outcomes to determine whether greater functional impairment is associated with increased psychological distress. Participants will: * Undergo clinical assessment using the Sunnybrook Facial Grading Scale to evaluate facial nerve function * Receive electrophysiological evaluation using surface electromyography (sEMG) to measure muscle activity * Complete standardized questionnaires including the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) and the Arabic Single-Item Self-Esteem Scale (A-SISE)
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT07511140
- Run by
- Cairo University
- People needed
- 85
- Starts
- 2026-04-15
- Expected to finish
- 2026-07-28
- Last updated by the study team
- 2026-04-09
Who can join
Age: 25 and older, up to 50. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.
You may qualify if…
- Patients with unilateral idiopathic Bell's palsy confirmed by nerve conduction studies (NCS) will be included.
- The age of patients ranged from 25 to 50 years.
- The duration of Bell's palsy ranged from three months to two years.
- Patients with a body mass index (BMI) less than 30 kg/m² will be included.
- Only patients who were able to comprehend and complete questionnaires will be included in the study.
You may not qualify if…
- History of recurrent facial palsy or bilateral facial nerve involvement.
- Presence of other neurological disorders unrelated to facial palsy affecting the face (e.g., stroke, multiple sclerosis).
- A current diagnosis of psychiatric illness prior to the onset of facial palsy.
- Cognitive impairment preventing valid completion of assessments.
- Sleep disorders.
- Diabetes mellitus.
Where it is running
- Faculty of Physical Therapy at Horus University-Egypt — Damietta, Egypt
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