Status:
COMPLETED
Immediate Effect of Ultrasound Therapy on Bilateral Masseter Myalgia: Randomized Single Blinded Investigational Trial
Lead Sponsor:
State University of New York at Buffalo
Conditions:
Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction Syndrome
Eligibility:
FEMALE
18+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Introduction. Temporomandibular disorders (TMD) are a group of conditions that are multifactorial in nature, and it primarily presents with symptoms of pain and decreased functional capacity. Therapeu...
Detailed Description
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Adult females who have bilateral myalgia based on Diagnostic Criteria for TMD (DC-TMD) criteria and current pain intensity (≥4 out of 10, where 0 is no pain and 10 is the worst pain ever) on both sides.
Exclusion
- Those who have a history or were diagnosed with systemic musculoskeletal disorders or rheumatologic diseases (e.g. fibromyalgia, muscular atrophy).
- Certain conditions such as neoplasms or fractures.
- Neuropathies or neurological disorders.
- Participants who are currently taking muscle relaxants or analgesics.
- Those who have undergone any form of physical therapy within the last 60 days.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
November 1 2014
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
October 1 2015
Estimated Enrollment :
28 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT02295644
Start Date
November 1 2014
End Date
October 1 2015
Last Update
June 7 2018
Active Locations (1)
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School of Dental Medicine
Buffalo, New York, United States, 14214