Evaluate the Effect of Dry Needling on the Temporomandibular Joint in Subjects Who Have Suffered … (NCT06023264) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Evaluate the Effect of Dry Needling on the Temporomandibular Joint in Subjects Who Have Suffered a Whiplash as a Result of a Traffic Accident
Spain50 participantsStarted 2023-09-29
Plain-language summary
The transportation industry is growing rapidly and the most popular mode is overland by road. Traffic accidents are the most direct and serious risk to the lives of Western people. A large number of traffic accidents occur on the roads each year, especially those caused by motor vehicles on motorways and urban ring roads, often resulting in massive loss of life. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), 1.35 million people die each year worldwide.
Whiplash is the most common injury in motor vehicle collisions, affecting 83% of injured people.
The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is one of the most complex joints in the human body, since in addition to performing functions in dental occlusion, it does so in the neuromuscular system.
Due to the relationship of the neck with the mandible, the main objective of the study is to determine if there is an improvement in pain and functional limitation in general by applying the dry needling technique in the temporomandibular joint musculature.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 45 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Having suffered a traffic accident
* Having suffered a subsequent collision
* Having been diagnosed with whiplash in the hospital ''Fundación Jiménez Díaz (FJD)´´ emergency room in the first 72 hours after the collision.
* Age between 18-45 years, to avoid osteoarthritis and other degenerative problems.
* Minimum 3 in temporomandibular joint (TMJ) according to Visual Analog Scale (VAS)
* Consent to participate
Exclusion Criteria:
* Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) or craniofacial surgeries
* Spinal surgery
* Direct trauma in temporomandibular joint (TMJ) or prior to the accident
* Botox, silicones or any type of cosmetic surgery in the facial region.
* Problems of migraines and tension headaches (pre-accident)
* Any degenerative musculoskeletal disease (fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis)
* Fear of needles
* Any neurological disorder (trigeminal neuralgia, epilepsy)
* Pregnancy
* Uncontrolled vascular or metabolic problems
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
1
Age
Timeframe: Visit 1 (First day of treatment)
2
Gender
Timeframe: Visit 1 (First day of treatment)
3
Weight
Timeframe: Visit 1 (First day of treatment)
4
Height
Timeframe: Visit 1 (First day of treatment)
5
Mouth opening
Timeframe: Visit 1(First day of treatment) and Visit 2 (One week after visit 1)
6
Jaw pain
Timeframe: Visit 1(First day of treatment) and Visit 2 (One week after visit 1)
7
Headache
Timeframe: Visit 1(First day of treatment) and Visit 2 (One week after visit 1)
8
Joint clicking
Trial details
NCT IDNCT06023264
SponsorInstituto de Investigación Sanitaria de la Fundación Jiménez Díaz