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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