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Dry Needling Vs Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation in Management of Myofascial Pain Dysfunction Syndrome

26 participantsStarted 2024-12-01

Plain-language 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 randomized clinical trial aimed to assess the efficacy of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation over dry needling for management of such condition.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years – 50 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion criteria

✓. 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 criteria

✕. 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)

What they're measuring

Pain

Timeframe: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 6 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06583915

SponsorCairo University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-06-30

Contact for this trial

Mostafa ElGengehy, PhD

+201221089223 mostafa.elgengehe@dentistry.cu.edu.eg

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