drugset / Trial / NCT00561106
Prednisone-Placebo vs Prednisone-Valacyclovir in Bell´s Palsy
RandomizedParallel-groupDouble-blindTreatment
Summary
Since steroids carry a moderate beneficial effect in Bell's palsy, and to address this question, valacyclovir was added to prednisone for the treatment of this condition.
Timeline
- Start
- 2002-12
- Primary completion
- —
- Completion
- 2003-12
Drugs
| Evaluation | Drug | Modality | Dose | Route |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comparator | Valacyclovir | Unknown | 1000 mg | — |
| Comparator | Prednisone | Other / unclassified | 1 mg/kg | — |