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Comparative Evaluation of Continuous and Pulse Mode of Ultrasound Therapy in Myalgia of Maxillofacial Region

NCT05211245 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 80

Last updated 2023-03-14

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Summary

Pain and trismus caused by Myalgia in masticatory muscles are one of the prime concerns for the patients. Various studies have been performed using US therapy for myofascial pain syndrome of head \& neck region. US is a non-invasive frequently used physical agent which increase blood flow in tissues and collagen fibers ability to grow, \& reduce muscle spasm with its thermal effect. It is difficult to imply the results of studies performed in muscles of other regions of body to the maxillofacial region because of the superficial placement of these muscles.US is being frequently used for myofascial pain, but there is an absence of a consensus regarding the frequency and mode of administration available in literature for administration of this therapy in maxillofacial region. Therefore, the present study has been designed to compare the therapeutic effect of two modes of US i.e., continuous and pulsed at 3 MHz frequency

Conditions

  • Myalgia
  • Trigger Point

Interventions

DEVICE

therapeutic ultrasound

Therapeutic ultrasound ranges from 750,000 to 3,300,000 Hz (0.75 to 3.3 MHz). Depending upon the output parameters it may produce effects like increase tissue extensibility, reduction of calcium deposits, reduction of pain \& muscle spasm by altering nerve conduction velocity \& changes in cell membrane permeability along with increased rate of tissue repair \& wound healing.There are two main types of ultrasound therapy: thermal and mechanical. Thermal effect which is a result of continuous mode of US therapy causes transient increase in the flexibility of collagenous structures including ligaments, tendons \& joint capsules, thus leading to decrease in the pain \& muscle spasm, stiffness of the joint \& temporary increase in the blood flow. Pulsed mode of US results in nonthermal effect i.e., micro massage like which lead to segmental analgesia due to decreased central \& peripheral sensitization.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Postgraduate Institute of Dental Sciences Rohtak

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Dr. Ambika Gupta, MDS · oral medicine & radiology,PGIDS

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2021-08-01
Primary Completion
2022-10-15
Completion
2022-10-15

Countries

  • India

Study Locations

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