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Dry Needling and Myofascial Massage Therapy on Patient With Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction
Led by Riphah International University · Updated on 2024-11-27
24
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
32 weeks
Total Duration
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What this Trial Is About
Comparison of effects of dry needling and myofascial massage therapy on masseter muscle in patients with temporomandibular joint dysfunction. A randomized control trial was conducted at DSK Physio \& Rehab Centre, Ulfat Dental Associates and The Physiotherapy Clinic, Islamabad. The sample size was 24 calculated through G-power 3.1. The participants were divided into two interventional groups each having 12 participants. The study duration was six months. Sampling technique applied was convenience sampling for recruitment and group randomization using flip coin method. Only 25 to 45 years participants with having TMJ Dysfunction and reduced mouth opening were included in the study. Tools used in this study are NPRS, Maximal Mouth Opening and Fonseca Anamnestic Index. Data was collected at baseline, at the end of 1st week and 3rd week. Data analyzed through SPSS version26.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Dry Needling and Myofascial Massage Therapy on Patient With Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Participants with TMJ dysfunction
- Mouth opening less than 39 mm for males and less than 36 mm for females
- Presence of trigger points in taut bands of the masseter muscle
- Mild to moderate pain on Numeric Pain Rating Scale
- Fonseca's questionnaire score between 45 and 75 points
You will not qualify if you...
- Bell's palsy
- Trigeminal neuralgia
- Wearing any form of dental prosthesis
- Any form of surgery in or around the TMJ
- History of trauma or fracture in and around the TMJ
- Not consenting to take part in the study
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Riphah International University
Islamabad, Federal, Pakistan, 44000
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Research Team
I
Imran Amjad, PhD
CONTACT
S
samiullah khan, dpt
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
SINGLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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