Two Electroacupuncture Waveforms for Different Severity Groups of Bell Palsy
Bell Palsy
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Bell Palsy focused on measuring Bell palsy, Acupuncture treatment, Clinical study
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Diagnosed as BP by specialist. The score of FNGS 2.0 ≥ 15 at the day 21 since the onset of BP. 18 years ≤ age ≤ 65 years. Received prednisolone within 72 hours since initial symptoms of BP, the prednisolone dose used was 60 mg per day for 5 days and then reduced by 10 mg per day. Signed informed consent and volunteered to participate in this study. Exclusion Criteria: Facial palsy caused by other diseases or injury. Ramsey-Hunt syndrome. Bilateral facial palsy. History of previous facial palsy. Manifesting facial spasm, facial synkinesis or contracture at day 21 since the onset of BP. History of surgery on face. Combined with uncontrolled diabetes mellitus, uncontrolled hypertension, serious heart, liver, kidney damage or cognitive impairment, aphasia, mental disorders. Installing pacemakers. Pregnant and lactating patients.
Sites / Locations
- The Third Affiliated hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Experimental
Experimental
Low-frequency continuous wave group
Intermittent wave group
Low-frequency continuous wave EA In each treatment session, the subjects will receive EA treatment. The selected acupoints for needling will be BL2, GB1, GB14, ST2, SI18, ST6, ST4, ST7, SJ17, EX-HN16, EX-HN5, on affected side, and LI4, bilaterally. After the de-qi sensation is achieved, electrical stimulator will be connected to BL2-GB1, and ST4-ST6, and 2Hz continuous wave will be used for 20 min.
Intermittent wave EA In each treatment session, the subjects will receive EA treatment. The selected acupoints for needling will be BL2, GB1, GB14, ST2, SI18, ST6, ST4, ST7, SJ17, EX-HN16, EX-HN5, on affected side, and LI4, bilaterally. After the de-qi sensation is achieved, electrical stimulator will be connected to BL2-GB1, and ST4-ST6, and 40Hz intermittent wave will be used for 20 min.