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Rajangam J, Lakshmanan AP, Rao KU, Jayashree D, Radhakrishnan R, Roshitha B, Sivanandy P, Sravani MJ, Pravalika KH. Bell Palsy: Facts and Current Research Perspectives. CNS & NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS DRUG TARGETS 2024; 23:203-214. [PMID: 36959147 DOI: 10.2174/1871527322666230321120618] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2022] [Revised: 02/07/2023] [Accepted: 02/13/2023] [Indexed: 03/25/2023]
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Bell palsy is a non-progressive neurological condition characterized by the acute onset of ipsilateral seventh cranial nerve paralysis. People who suffer from this type of facial paralysis develop a droop on one side of their face, or sometimes both. This condition is distinguished by a sudden onset of facial paralysis accompanied by clinical features such as mild fever, postauricular pain, dysgeusia, hyperacusis, facial changes, and drooling or dry eyes. Epidemiological evidence suggests that 15 to 23 people per 100,000 are affected each year, with a recurrence rate of 12%. It could be caused by ischaemic compression of the seventh cranial nerve, which could be caused by viral inflammation. Pregnant women, people with diabetes, and people with respiratory infections are more likely to have facial paralysis than the general population. Immune, viral, and ischemic pathways are all thought to play a role in the development of Bell paralysis, but the exact cause is unknown. However, there is evidence that Bell's hereditary proclivity to cause paralysis is a public health issue that has a greater impact on patients and their families. Delay or untreated Bell paralysis may contribute to an increased risk of facial impairment, as well as a negative impact on the patient's quality of life. For management, antiviral agents such as acyclovir and valacyclovir, and steroid treatment are recommended. Thus, early diagnosis accompanied by treatment of the uncertain etiology of the disorder is crucial. This paper reviews mechanistic approaches, and emerging medical perspectives on recent developments that encounter Bell palsy disorder.
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- Jayaraman Rajangam
- AMITY Institute of Pharmacy, AMITY University, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, 226028, India
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- Department of Pharmacology, Sri Venkateswara Institute of Medical Sciences, Sri Padmavati Mahila Visvavidyalayam, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, 517507, India
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- Sree Vidyanikethan College of Pharmacy - Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh-517501, India
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- College of Medicine, Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences, Dubai Healthcare City, P.O Box 505055, Dubai, UAE
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- Sri Venkateswara Institute of Cancer Care and Advanced Research, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, 517507, India
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- School of Pharmacy, International Medical University, No 126, Jalan Jalil Perkasa 19, Bukit Jalil 57000 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Sree Vidyanikethan College of Pharmacy - Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh-517501, India
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- Sree Vidyanikethan College of Pharmacy - Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh-517501, India
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Liu Z, Wen X, Shao Y, Wan Z, Liu B, Wang R, Liu H. Efficacy of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation at different sites for peripheral facial paralysis: a prospective cohort study. Front Neurol 2023; 14:1285659. [PMID: 38020596 PMCID: PMC10654969 DOI: 10.3389/fneur.2023.1285659] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2023] [Accepted: 10/23/2023] [Indexed: 12/01/2023] Open
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Background There are very few studies on transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) therapy for facial paralysis and no studies comparing the efficacy of central and peripheral TMS in the treatment of peripheral facial paralysis (PFP). Purpose To observe the therapeutic effect and security of central and peripheral repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) on PFP. Methods Patients with unilateral onset of peripheral facial paralysis within 1 month were prospectively recruited, 97 patients with PFP were divided into the peripheral group, central group, and control group. The control group was given common treatment (drug therapy and acupuncture), and the peripheral and central groups received rTMS in addition to conventional treatment. After 2 weeks of treatment, the House-Brackmann (HB) grading scale, Sunnybrook facial grading system (SFGS), and modified Portmann scale (MPS) were used to evaluate the facial muscle function of patients in the three groups. Result After 2 weeks of rTMS treatment, the HBGS/SFGS/MPS scores of the three groups were significantly better than before (p < 0.05), and the mean change values of HBGS, SFGS, and MPS scores were significantly higher in participants in Peripheral Group (p < 0.001; p < 0.001; p = 0.003; respectively) and Central Group (p = 0.004; p = 0.003; p = 0.009; respectively) than in Control Group. But the mean change values of HBGS, SFGS, and MPS scores showed no significant differences in participants in the Peripheral Group than in the Central Group (p = 0.254; p = 0.139; p = 0.736; respectively) after 2 weeks of treatment (p > 0.05). Conclusion Our study shows that rTMS can be a safe and effective adjuvant therapy for patients with PFP. Preliminary studies have shown that both peripheral and central stimulation can effectively improve facial nerve function, but there is no significant difference in the efficacy of the two sites.
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- Zicai Liu
- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Shaoguan First People’s Hospital, Shaoguan, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, YueBei People’s Hospital, Shaoguan, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, YueBei People’s Hospital, Shaoguan, China
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- College of Physical Education and Health, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, YueBei People’s Hospital, Shaoguan, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, YueBei People’s Hospital, Shaoguan, China
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Yu G, Luo S, Zhu C, Chen L, Huang H, Nie B, Gu J, Liu J. Global Trends and Performances of Acupuncture Therapy on Bell's Palsy from 2000 to 2023: A Bibliometric Analysis. J Pain Res 2023; 16:2155-2169. [PMID: 37397274 PMCID: PMC10312334 DOI: 10.2147/jpr.s401086] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2022] [Accepted: 05/05/2023] [Indexed: 07/04/2023] Open
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Purpose Recent studies have shown that acupuncture may have great potential in the treatment of Bell's palsy. However, the bibliometric analysis of this field has not been summarized properly. Thus, the purpose of this study is to analyze the hotspot of acupuncture for Bell's Palsy. Methods The core collection database of Web of Science was searched for relevant publications from 2000 to 2023, and countries, institutions, authors, keywords, and literature were analyzed and visualized by bibliometric softwareCiteSpace 5.1.R6, Vosviewer, BICOMB, and gCLUTO to explore the scientific achievements, research collaboration networks, research hot spots, and research trends. Results 229 publications were included in this study. The most cited journal is Journal of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery; the most prolific country is China; the most prolific author is Li Ying, moreover, the collaboration among scholars is poor; Kyung Hee University is the most prolific institution studying acupuncture for Bell's Palsy. Reference burst detection indicates that traditional Chinese Medicine philosophy, the role of acupuncture in the prognosis of facial palsy, mechanism of acupuncture to improve facial nerve function, and the use of electroacupuncture are starting to become new research hotspots. Conclusion The field of acupuncture for Bell's Palsy has developed rapidly in recent years, and new research trends are mainly: combination with traditional Chinese medicine, the role of acupuncture in the prognosis of facial palsy, mechanism of acupuncture to improve facial nerve function, and the use of electroacupuncture. However, research in this field is still dominated by case reports and clinical trials, and there is a lack of large-scale, multicenter clinical trials and animal experiments there are still many problems in institutional cooperation and experimental design, which requires relevant researchers to strengthen cooperation and improve experimental design.
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- Guangbin Yu
- Fifth Clinical Medical College, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou City, People’s Republic of China
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- Fifth Clinical Medical College, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou City, People’s Republic of China
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- Fifth Clinical Medical College, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou City, People’s Republic of China
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- Fifth Clinical Medical College, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou City, People’s Republic of China
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- First Clinical Medical College, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou City, People’s Republic of China
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- Fifth Clinical Medical College, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou City, People’s Republic of China
- Guangdong Second Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Guangzhou City, People’s Republic of China
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- Clinical Medical College of Acupuncture-Moxibustion and Rehabilitation, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou City, People’s Republic of China
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- Fifth Clinical Medical College, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou City, People’s Republic of China
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Goo B, Park YC, Kim E, Sung WS, Kim EJ, Kim JH, Seo BK, Baek YH. Efficacy, Safety and Cost-Effectiveness of Thread-Embedding Acupuncture for Adhesive Capsulitis (Frozen Shoulder): A Study Protocol for a Multicenter, Randomized, Patient-Assessor Blinded, Controlled Trial. J Pain Res 2023; 16:623-633. [PMID: 36880027 PMCID: PMC9984543 DOI: 10.2147/jpr.s396264] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2022] [Accepted: 02/18/2023] [Indexed: 03/03/2023] Open
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Background The aim of the present study is to confirm the efficacy, safety, and cost-effectiveness of thread-embedding acupuncture (TEA) in the treatment of adhesive capsulitis (AC). Methods This is a randomized, sham-controlled, patient-assessor blinded trial with two parallel arms in a 1:1 ratio. A total of 160 participants with AC, also known as frozen shoulder, will be recruited and screened according to the eligibility criteria. Those who meet the eligibility criteria will be randomly allocated to a TEA group or a sham TEA (STEA) group. Both groups will receive either real TEA or thread-removed STEA treatment on nine acupoints once a week for 8 weeks while being blinded to the intervention. The shoulder pain and disability index will be evaluated as a primary outcome measure. In addition, a 100-mm pain visual analogue scale, rotator cuff quality of life scale, European Quality of Life 5-dimension 5-level scale, treatment satisfaction, safety assessment, and economic evaluation will be assessed as secondary outcome measures. Outcome assessments will be conducted for a total of 24 weeks, including a treatment period of 8 weeks and follow-up of 16 weeks, according to the schedule. Discussion The results of this trial will provide a clinical basis for the efficacy, safety and cost-effectiveness of TEA in the treatment of patients with AC. Trial Registration Number KCT0005920 (Clinical Research Information Service of the Republic of Korea). Registered on 22 February 2021.
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- Bonhyuk Goo
- Department of Acupuncture & Moxibustion, Kyung Hee University Hospital at Gangdong, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Acupuncture & Moxibustion, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Clinical Medicine, School of Korean Medicine, Pusan National University, Yangsan, Republic of Korea.,Department of Acupuncture and Moxibustion Medicine, Pusan National University Korean Medicine Hospital, Yangsan-si, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Acupuncture & Moxibustion, Dongguk University Bundang Oriental Hospital, Seongnam, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Acupuncture & Moxibustion Medicine, College of Oriental Medicine, Dongguk University, Gyeongju, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Acupuncture & Moxibustion, Kyung Hee University Hospital at Gangdong, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Acupuncture & Moxibustion, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Acupuncture & Moxibustion, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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Kang D, Goo B, Kim JH, Kim JH, Nam SS. Clinical use of thread embedding acupuncture for facial nerve palsy: A web-based survey. Medicine (Baltimore) 2022; 101:e31507. [PMID: 36451397 PMCID: PMC9704900 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000031507] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2022] [Accepted: 10/04/2022] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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Although thread embedding acupuncture (TEA) is widely used for facial nerve palsy (FNP) in Korea, it lacks clinical evidence. Therefore, a large-scale and long-term clinical trial is needed. It is necessary to standardize and optimize TEA treatment for clinical study. Hence, we collected information about how TEA in the facial region is performed in clinical practice using a web-based survey. A questionnaire was developed consisting of 22 essential items and 30 optional items including demographic characteristics, purpose of TEA, adverse events (AE), direct medical cost, required time, and current state of TEA treatment on FNP. The questionnaire was sent via e-mail to 23,910 traditional Korean medicine doctors (TKMD). A total of 427 respondents answered the questionnaire. The most common response for the purpose for TEA was cosmetic, followed by musculoskeletal disease and nervous system disease. The most common AE that resolved without medical treatment was bruising (90.4%). The most common AE that required medical treatment was dimple (30.5). Many respondents commonly used TEA for the sequelae of FNP (71.8%). The most frequent sequelae of FNP for which TEA was used as contracture around the mouth (75.3%). The most preferred treatment method was insertion of 6-10 monofilament threads using a 29-gauge needle at intervals of 2.2 ± 1.59 weeks in the sequelae period. The results of this survey can be used to standardize and optimize the procedure of TEA for FNP for further clinical research.
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- Dahae Kang
- Industry-Academic Cooperation Foundation, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Acupuncture & Moxibustion, Kyung Hee University Hospital at Gangdong, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Acupuncture & Moxibustion, Kyung Hee University Hospital at Gangdong, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Acupuncture and Moxibustion Medicine, College of Korean Medicine, Sangji University, Wonju-si, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Acupuncture & Moxibustion, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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Kuttenreich AM, von Piekartz H, Heim S. Is There a Difference in Facial Emotion Recognition after Stroke with vs. without Central Facial Paresis? Diagnostics (Basel) 2022; 12:diagnostics12071721. [PMID: 35885625 PMCID: PMC9325259 DOI: 10.3390/diagnostics12071721] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/12/2022] [Revised: 07/06/2022] [Accepted: 07/10/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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The Facial Feedback Hypothesis (FFH) states that facial emotion recognition is based on the imitation of facial emotional expressions and the processing of physiological feedback. In the light of limited and contradictory evidence, this hypothesis is still being debated. Therefore, in the present study, emotion recognition was tested in patients with central facial paresis after stroke. Performance in facial vs. auditory emotion recognition was assessed in patients with vs. without facial paresis. The accuracy of objective facial emotion recognition was significantly lower in patients with vs. without facial paresis and also in comparison to healthy controls. Moreover, for patients with facial paresis, the accuracy measure for facial emotion recognition was significantly worse than that for auditory emotion recognition. Finally, in patients with facial paresis, the subjective judgements of their own facial emotion recognition abilities differed strongly from their objective performances. This pattern of results demonstrates a specific deficit in facial emotion recognition in central facial paresis and thus provides support for the FFH and points out certain effects of stroke.
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- Anna-Maria Kuttenreich
- Department of Psychiatry, Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics, Medical Faculty, RWTH Aachen University, Pauwelsstr. 30, 52074 Aachen, Germany;
- Department of Neurology, Medical Faculty, RWTH Aachen University, Pauwelsstr. 30, 52074 Aachen, Germany
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Jena University Hospital, Am Klinikum 1, 07747 Jena, Germany
- Facial-Nerve-Center Jena, Jena University Hospital, Am Klinikum 1, 07747 Jena, Germany
- Center of Rare Diseases Jena, Jena University Hospital, Am Klinikum 1, 07747 Jena, Germany
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +49-3641-9329398
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- Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science, Osnabrück University of Applied Sciences, Albrechtstr. 30, 49076 Osnabrück, Germany;
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- Department of Psychiatry, Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics, Medical Faculty, RWTH Aachen University, Pauwelsstr. 30, 52074 Aachen, Germany;
- Department of Neurology, Medical Faculty, RWTH Aachen University, Pauwelsstr. 30, 52074 Aachen, Germany
- Institute of Neuroscience and Medicine (INM−1), Forschungszentrum Jülich, Leo-Brand-Str. 5, 52428 Jülich, Germany
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Peripheral Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation(rTMS) for Idiopathic Facial Nerve Palsy: A Prospective, Randomized Controlled Trial. Neural Plast 2022; 2022:7536783. [PMID: 35875789 PMCID: PMC9300274 DOI: 10.1155/2022/7536783] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2022] [Revised: 06/19/2022] [Accepted: 06/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Purpose The purpose of this study was to evaluate the clinical efficacy of peripheral repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) in the treatment of idiopathic facial paralysis, to explore an ideal treatment scheme for idiopathic facial paralysis, and to provide evidence for clinical rehabilitation. Methods 65 patients with idiopathic facial nerve palsy with the first onset were recruited and randomly divided into rTMS group and control group. Both groups received conventional treatment, rTMS group received additional repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation to the affected side once a day, 5 times a week for 2 weeks. House-Brackmann (HB) grading scale, Sunnybrook facial grading system (SFGS), and modified Portmann scale (MPS) were used to assess facial nerve function before and after treatment, and the time for patients to return to normal facial nerve function and adverse reaction (AR) was also the main observation index. Results After a 2-week intervention, HB, SFGS, and MPS increased in both groups (P < 0.01); the improvement of HB, SFGS, and MPS in rTMS group was significantly higher than that in control group (P < 0.01). The effective improvement rate of the TMS group after 2 weeks was 90.0%, and that of the control group was 53.3%, and the difference was statistically significant (P < 0.01). Conclusions Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation is a safe and effective noninvasive method for the treatment of idiopathic facial paralysis, which can significantly accelerate the recovery of facial nerve function and provide a new treatment idea for further improving the prognosis of patients with idiopathic facial paralysis.
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Ton G, Lee LW, Ho WC, Tu CH, Chen YH, Lee YC. Effects of Laser Acupuncture Therapy for Patients With Inadequate Recovery From Bell's Palsy: Preliminary Results From Randomized, Double-Blind, Sham-Controlled Study. J Lasers Med Sci 2022; 12:e70. [PMID: 35155155 DOI: 10.34172/jlms.2021.70] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/23/2021] [Accepted: 07/31/2021] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
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Introduction: Inadequate recovery from Bell's palsy exists in a third of patients and results in physical and social impairments. The controversial nature of existing medical treatment options means that novel, alternative approaches are needed. In basic and clinical studies, low-level laser therapy (LLLT) has proven successful in regenerating peripheral nerves. Laser acupuncture therapy (LAT) is a rapidly growing treatment modality; however, its effectiveness for treating chronic Bell's palsy is unknown. The feasibility of this innovative approach is the focus of this pilot study. Methods: A two-armed, parallel, randomized, investigator-subject-assessor-blinded, sham-controlled pilot study was conducted, and 17 eligible subjects were randomly allocated to either LAT (n=8) or sham LAT (n=9). The LAT group received three treatments each week for six weeks (18 sessions), while the sham LAT group received the same procedure but with a sham laser device. The change from baseline to week 6 in the social subscale of the Facial Disability Index (FDI) was the primary outcome. Secondary outcomes were changes in the House-Brackmann facial paralysis scale (HB), the Sunnybrook facial grading system (SB) and a stiffness scale at weeks 3 and 6. Results: A significant difference was shown in the HB score (P=0.0438) between baseline and week 3 and borderline significance was observed in both SB and stiffness scores from baseline to week 6 (P=0.0598 and P=0.0980 respectively). There was no significant difference in the FDI score between baseline and week 6. Conclusion: To the best of our knowledge, this clinical trial is the first such investigation on this topic. Our findings suggest that using LAT may have clinical effects on long-term complications of Bell's palsy and justify further large-scale studies.
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- Gil Ton
- College of Chinese medicine, Graduate Institute of Acupuncture Science, China Medical University, Taichung 40402, Taiwan
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- Department of Acupuncture, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung 40402 Taiwan
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- Department of Public Health, China Medical University, Taichung 40402, Taiwan
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- College of Chinese medicine, Graduate Institute of Acupuncture Science, China Medical University, Taichung 40402, Taiwan
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- College of Chinese medicine, Graduate Institute of Acupuncture Science, China Medical University, Taichung 40402, Taiwan
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- College of Chinese medicine, Graduate Institute of Acupuncture Science, China Medical University, Taichung 40402, Taiwan.,Department of Acupuncture, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung 40402 Taiwan.,Chinese Medicine Research Center, China Medical University, Taichung 40402 Taiwan
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Wang F, Li Q, Yu Q, Liang J, Xu Y, Chen G. The efficacy and safety of acupoint catgut embedding for peripheral facial paralysis: A protocol for systematic review and meta analysis. Medicine (Baltimore) 2021; 100:e27680. [PMID: 34797292 PMCID: PMC8601333 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000027680] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2021] [Accepted: 10/18/2021] [Indexed: 01/05/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Peripheral facial paralysis (PFP) is a consequence of the peripheral neuronal lesion of the facial nerve. It can be either primary (Bell palsy) or secondary. The incidence of PFP is 11.5 to 40.2 per 100,000 people a year. Nearly 70% of patients with PFP recover completely, but almost 30% of patients leave multiple sequelae which caused impacts on the patient's quality of life, both physically and psychologically. The conventional treatments of PFP are limited for some person because of side-effects. Previous studies have suggested that using acupoint catgut embedding (ACE) alone or combined with other therapeutic methods is effective for PFP. However, whether ACE is effective for PFP is still unknown. The purpose of this systematic review (SR) and meta-analysis will summarize the present evidence of ACE used as an intervention for PFP. METHOD/DESIGN Randomized controlled clinical trials that use ACE for PFP will be searched from four international electronic databases (PubMed, Cochrane Library, EMBASE, and Web of Science) and 4 Chinese electronic databases (China National Knowledge Infrastructure, VIP, Wanfang, and China Biology Medicine) to search for relevant literature. We only include studies that were published from the initiation to May 2021. The primary outcomes include effectiveness rate based on House-Brackmann Facial Nerve Grading System. Secondary outcomes will include Sunnybrook facial nerve grading system, Portmann score, facial nerve conduction velocity, Facial Disability Index Scale, adverse events. Two reviewers will perform study selection, data extraction, data synthesis, and quality assessment independently. Assessment of risk of bias and data synthesis will be conducted by using Review Manager 5.3 software. Grade system will be used to evaluate the quality of evidence. DISCUSSION This systematic review will help establish clinical evidence regarding the efficacy and safety of acupoint catgut embedding for peripheral facial paralysis. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER CRD42021243212 (PROSPERO).
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- Fengyi Wang
- The Bao‘an District TCM Hospital, The Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
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- The Bao‘an District TCM Hospital, The Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
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- The Bao‘an District TCM Hospital, The Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
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- Clinical Medical School of Acupuncture, Moxibustion and Rehabilitation, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Clinical Medical School of Acupuncture, Moxibustion and Rehabilitation, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- The Bao‘an District TCM Hospital, The Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
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Yu B, Xuan L, Jin Y, Chen S, Liu S, Wan Y. Efficacy and safety of thread embedding acupuncture for facial expression muscles atrophy after peripheral facial paralysis: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial. Trials 2021; 22:755. [PMID: 34724965 PMCID: PMC8559375 DOI: 10.1186/s13063-021-05696-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2021] [Accepted: 10/07/2021] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Facial expression muscles atrophy is one kind of sequelae after peripheral facial paralysis. It causes critical problems in facial appearance of patient as well as social and psychological problems. This study aims to evaluate the efficacy and safety of Thread-embedding acupuncture (TEA) for the management of facial expression muscles atrophy after peripheral facial paralysis. METHODS This is a patient-assessor blinded, randomized, sham-controlled trial. A total of fifty-six eligible patients will be randomly divided into TEA (n=28) and sham TEA (STEA) (n=28) groups. Both groups will receive TEA or STEA treatment at the frontal muscle and the depressor anguli oris muscle, at one predefined points once a week for eight weeks. Additionally, both groups will receive traditional acupuncture treatment at ten acupoints (GB20, LI4, LR3, GB12, ST7, SI18, LI20, BL2, SJ23, ST4) twice a week for eight weeks as a concurrent treatment. B-mode ultrasonography will be used to assess the changes in facial expression muscle thickness ratio of the affected/healthy side at baseline and at 10 weeks after screening, as the primary outcome. House-Brackmann Grade and lip mobility score will be measured and analyzed at baseline and 4, 8, 10, and 12 weeks after screening, as secondary outcomes. DISCUSSION The study will compare TEA with sham TEA to explore the feasibility for TEA in improving facial expression muscles atrophy after peripheral facial paralysis. TRIAL REGISTRATION Chinese Clinical Trial Registry, ChiCTR1900027170. Registered on 3 November 2019, http://www.chictr.org.cn/edit.aspx?pid=45173&htm=4.
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- Binyan Yu
- Department of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China.
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- Department of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China.
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- Department of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China
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- Clinical Evaluation and Analysis Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China
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Goo B, Baek YH. Thread-Embedding Acupuncture for the Treatment of Shoulder Instability: Protocol for a Randomized, Controlled, Patient-Assessor Blinded Pilot Study. J Pain Res 2021; 14:2729-2737. [PMID: 34512012 PMCID: PMC8427679 DOI: 10.2147/jpr.s329017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2021] [Accepted: 08/26/2021] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
Abstract
PURPOSE This study aims to determine the feasibility of thread-embedding acupuncture (TEA) for the treatment of shoulder instability. PATIENTS AND METHODS This is a patient-assessor blinded, randomized, sham-controlled trial with two parallel arms. A total of 40 patients with shoulder instability aged between 13 and 43 years will be recruited and screened using set inclusion and exclusion criteria. After screening, they will be randomly allocated to the TEA or sham TEA group. Patients in both groups will then receive TEA or sham TEA treatment on six acupoints once a week for 8 weeks, which will be followed by additional follow-up assessments at 4 and 8 weeks after the end of treatment. Changes in shoulder pain and disability will be assessed as the primary outcome, whereas 100-mm pain visual analogue scale, shoulder range of motion, rotator cuff quality of life index, EuroQol 5-dimension 5-levels, treatment satisfaction, economic evaluation, and safety will all be measured as secondary outcomes of the study. Outcome assessment will be conducted at baseline and at 4, 8, and 16 weeks after screening. CONCLUSION The results from this trial will help to design further clinical trials on the efficacy, safety, and cost-effectiveness of performing TEA for shoulder instability. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER KCT0005921 (Clinical Research Information Service of the Republic of Korea).
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Affiliation(s)
- Bonhyuk Goo
- Department of Acupuncture & Moxibustion, Kyung Hee University Hospital at Gangdong, Gangdong-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Acupuncture & Moxibustion, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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Lee YJ, Han CH, Jeon JH, Kim E, Kim JY, Park KH, Kim AR, Lee EJ, Kim YI. Effectiveness and safety of polydioxanone thread-embedding acupuncture (TEA) and electroacupuncture (EA) treatment for knee osteoarthritis (KOA) patients with postoperative pain: An assessor-blinded, randomized, controlled pilot trial. Medicine (Baltimore) 2020; 99:e21184. [PMID: 32791693 PMCID: PMC7387022 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000021184] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/04/2020] [Accepted: 06/08/2020] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Degenerative knee osteoarthritis (KOA) shows an increase in morbidity with improvement in the living conditions and extended lifespans. Treatment for degenerative KOA has been gaining attention since it significantly affects the life of the elderly population and is also associated with increased expenses for medical services and high socioeconomic costs. Treatments for degenerative KOA include nondrug therapy, drug therapy, and surgical treatment. For cases that show little response to conservative treatment but have not involved severe deformation of the knee, procedures such as arthroscopic surgery, autologous chondrocyte implantation, or autologous osteochondral transplantation can be performed. However, effective treatment is required for patients experiencing sustained knee pain after surgery. Although studies confirming the therapeutic effects of acupuncture or thread-embedding acupuncture (TEA) treatment for degenerative KOA have been reported, clinical studies on a combination of TEA and electroacupuncture (EA) in patients complaining of knee pain after arthroscopic surgery, autologous chondrocyte implantation, or autologous osteochondral transplantation have not yet been reported. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of this combination treatment in patients with persistent knee pain after arthroscopic surgery, autologous chondrocyte implantation, or autologous osteochondral transplantation. METHODS/DESIGN This study has been designed as a 2-group, parallel, single-center, randomized, controlled, assessor-blinded trial. Thirty-six patients with degenerative KOA who complained of pain even after arthroscopic surgery, autologous chondrocyte implantation, or autologous osteochondral transplantation will be randomized to either the (TEA + EA + Usual care) group or the (Usual care only) group in a 1:1 ratio. The patients in the (TEA + EA + Usual care) group will receive TEA treatment once a week for 4 weeks for a total of 4 sessions and EA twice a week for a total of 8 sessions while continuing usual care. The (Usual care only) group will only receive usual care for 4 weeks. To assess the efficacy of the TEA and EA combination treatment, the visual analogue scale, the Korean version of the Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index, the EuroQol 5-Dimension 5-Level, and the doses of the rescue drug taken will be evaluated at baseline (1W) and weeks 2 (2W), 4 (4W), 6 (6W), and 8 (8W). The primary efficacy endpoint is the mean change in visual analogue scale at week 4 (4W) compared to baseline. Adverse events will be assessed at every visit. DISCUSSION This study will provide useful data for evaluating the clinical efficacy and safety of TEA and electroacupuncture combination treatment for improving pain and quality of life after surgery for degenerative KOA. TRIAL REGISTRATION Clinical Research Information Service of Republic of Korea (CRIS- KCT0004804), March 6, 2020.
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- Ye Ji Lee
- Department of Acupuncture and Moxibustion Medicine, College of Korean Medicine, Daejeon University
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- Clinical Medicine Division, Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine
- Korean Medicine Life Science, University of Science and Technology (UST), Campus of Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine, Daejeon
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- Department of Acupuncture and Moxibustion Medicine, College of Korean Medicine, Daejeon University
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- Department of Acupuncture and Moxibustion Medicine, College of Korean Medicine, Daejeon University
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- Department of Clinical Korean Medicine, Graduate School, Kyung Hee University, Seoul
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- Clinical Medicine Division, Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine
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- Clinical Medicine Division, Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine
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- Department of Korean Medicine Rehabilitation, College of Korean Medicine, Daejeon University, Daejeon, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Acupuncture and Moxibustion Medicine, College of Korean Medicine, Daejeon University
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