ArticleFrontiers in neurology2025
Clinical efficacy observation and safety evaluation of acupuncture for intractable facial paralysis: a single-blinded randomized controlled pilot trial.
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Introduction: Acupuncture can effectively improve the clinical symptoms of intractable facial paralysis (IFP). However, it is not yet clear whether the use of acupuncture manipulation affects the therapeutic effect. This study aims to conduct a preliminary exploration of the clinical efficacy and safety of acupuncture treatment for IFP using acupuncture manipulation. Methods: A single-center, single-blind, randomized controlled pilot trial was conducted from December 2022 to December 2023, involving 40 IFP participants, divided into the ordinary acupuncture group (OAG, Results: After the second treatment course, the difference in the Anzhong Facial Paralysis Precision Scale (Oral Commissure Ptosis Grading Scale) levels between the two groups began to show statistical significance ( Conclusion: Acupuncture has a good therapeutic effect on IFP, and the combination of characteristic acupuncture manipulation has a better therapeutic effect. However, these conclusions require further validation in larger clinical studies. Clinical trial registration: https://www.chictr.org.cn/, Identifier ChiCTR2200065442.
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