Reflex Therapy of Temporomandibular Dysfunctions (NCT07321483) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Reflex Therapy of Temporomandibular Dysfunctions
Czechia100 participantsStarted 2025-09-20
Plain-language summary
This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of dry needling in patients with functional temporomandibular pain syndrome by comparing standard rehabilitation therapy alone with therapy combined with dry needling to reduce pain, improve jaw function and enhance quality of life.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Diagnosed with functional temporomandibular pain syndrome without structural temporomandibular joint damage.
* Aged ≥18 years.
* Stable health condition suitable for outpatient rehabilitation.
* Willingness to participate and ability to follow the therapeutic protocol.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Presence of degenerative, post-traumatic, or inflammatory changes in the temporomandibular joint.
* Cognitive or psychiatric disorders limiting cooperation.
* Lack of informed consent or non-compliance during treatment
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?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
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
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1. Pain Intensity using the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS).
Timeframe: Baseline (pre-intervention) Immediately after the first therapy session At completion of the treatment program (after 10 therapy sessions).