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Dry Needling Vs Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation in Management of Myofascial Pain Dysfunction Syndrome

NCT06583915 · Status: NOT_YET_RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 26

Last updated 2024-09-04

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Summary

Myofascial pain dysfunction syndrome (MPDS) is the most common form of temporomandibular disorders. Because of the multifactorial nature of the problem, its management is still not definite. This randomized clinical trial aimed to assess the efficacy of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation over dry needling for management of such condition.

Conditions

  • Myofascial Pain - Dysfunction Syndrome of TMJ

Interventions

PROCEDURE

TENS

Non-pharmacological method which is widely used by medical and paramedical professionals for the management of acute and chronic pain using electric pulse generator, lead wires and electrodes.

PROCEDURE

Dry Needle

Invasive procedure where a fine needle or acupuncture needle is inserted into the skin and muscle.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Cairo University

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Mostafa ElGengehy, PhD · Professor, Department of oral and maxillofacial surgery

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
50 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2024-12-01
Primary Completion
2025-06-30
Completion
2025-08-31

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