This record was last updated April 9, 2026 (before its estimated July 15, 2026 completion). Its status may not reflect the trial's current state.
Summary
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)
Protocol Amendment History
1 change
notableSponsor changed: Hadi Ahmed Salman -> Cairo University2026-04-10