Masseter Muscle Stiffness After Heat Application and Percussion Therapy (NCT07237087) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Masseter Muscle Stiffness After Heat Application and Percussion Therapy
Switzerland40 participantsStarted 2025-11-15
Plain-language summary
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the changes in the stiffness of the masseter muscle (a jaw muscle) before and after two types of treatment: applying commercial heat pads or using a commercial massage gun.
We will measure the muscle stiffness on the surface of the muscle using a special ultrasound probe, with a method called shear wave elastography.
When this muscle is too stiff, it's often linked to jaw pain and problems with the jaw joint - a condition known as Temporomandibular Disorder (TMD).
The goal is to find better treatment options for people with TMD and to collect data using this imaging technique.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Willingness to participate to the study
* Signed written informed consent
Exclusion Criteria:
* Inability to follow procedures or insufficient knowledge of project language, inability to give consent
* a history of drug ingestion within the past week (e.g. pain relievers, muscle relaxants, botox and anti-inflammatory drugs)
* systemic diseases
* Contraindications listed on the massage-gun instruction manual systemic and related to the use on the masseter area.
Questions worth asking your doctor
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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
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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?
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What they're measuring
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Masseter muscle stiffness
Timeframe: The time from the first appointment to the second (final) appointment will be two weeks.