Status:
NOT_YET_RECRUITING
Dry Needling Vs Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation in Management of Myofascial Pain Dysfunction Syndrome
Lead Sponsor:
Cairo University
Conditions:
Myofascial Pain - Dysfunction Syndrome of TMJ
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-50 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Myofascial pain dysfunction syndrome (MPDS) is the most common form of temporomandibular disorders. Because of the multifactorial nature of the problem, its management is still not definite. This rand...
Detailed Description
Myofascial pain syndrome (MPS) is a prevalent affliction among individuals experiencing musculoskeletal pain issues. This condition is characterized by pain originating from the muscle and surrounding...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Patients complaining of pain in muscles of mastication lasting for three months or more.
- Presence of trigger points in the temporalis, masseter or lateral pterygoid muscle identified by clinical examination and palpation.
- Average pain severity of at least 4 on a 10-point scale
- Pain in pre-auricular area, or in the ear during rest or function
Exclusion
- No previous tempro-mandibular joint (TMJ) surgical intervention
- Patients with neurological disorders, coagulopathy, vascular disease autoimmune disease (systemic lupus, rheumatoid arthritis), fibromyalgia
- Pregnancy
- Current opioid use
- Intake of analgesics, muscle relaxant, anti-inflammatory medications such as NSAID's and benzodiazepines,
- Patients with severe trauma or infections in TMJ
- Tempro-mandibular dysfunction (TMD) with joint origin (any type of internal derangement)
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
December 1 2024
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
August 31 2025
Estimated Enrollment :
26 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT06583915
Start Date
December 1 2024
End Date
August 31 2025
Last Update
September 4 2024
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