Mindfulness in Nonflaccid Facial Paralysis
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The purpose of this study is to learn more about how mindfulness techniques can help reduce anxiety, depression and body image disturbance as well as improve synkinesis in individuals with non-flaccid facial paralysis.
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This study will utilize a prospective randomized two-arm intervention design to assess the effects of mindfulness on patients with non-flaccid facial paralysis. Patients will either be randomized to the normal standard of care Physical Therapy intervention for 8 weeks, or Physical therapy and 8 sessions of mindfulness for 8 weeks. The patients randomized to the mindfulness intervention will undergo 8 sessions of mindfulness prior to completing their physical therapy session. These mindfulness interventions will be recordings administered through a phone or computer, through mindfulsynkinesis.com. Mindfulness scripts were created using Open Network materials and verified by a medical doctor and physical therapist trained in Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction. Each mindfulness session will take 5-10 minutes and will be completed once weekly, immediately prior to their physical therapy sessions.
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- Diagnosed with non-flaccid facial paralysis (NFFP) due to Bell's Palsy, Ramsay Hunt syndrome, Lyme disease, or post-acoustic neuroma resection, at least 8 months from the initial diagnosis
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- Received treatments such as botox or physical therapy for facial paralysis
- History of malignancy or facial surgery
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24 participants in 2 patient groups
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Joann Bluj, MD
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