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Dry Needling and Myofascial Massage Therapy on Patient With Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction

NCT06708377 · Status: RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 24

Last updated 2024-11-27

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Summary

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

  • Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction

Interventions

OTHER

dry needling of masseter

Experimental group included Dry needling of masseter muscle for 30 second to 2 minutes into the trigger point. Conventional heating pad or face pad for 15 minutes. Therapeutic ultrasound with Frequency: 3MHz, Intensity: 0.75 - 1 W/cm2, Time: Based on treatment head and pulse factor. Temporomandibular joint mobilization (Maitland)-caudal glide, anterior-posterior glide, grade II, III, IV 3 reps x 3 sets per session. 6 x 6 exercise protocol of Rocabado, 6 reps per exercise x 6/day.

OTHER

myofascial massage therapy on masseter muscle

Control group included Myofascial massage - sliding and kneading, for 30 minutes per session/3x per week. Conventional heating pad or face pad for 15 minutes. Therapeutic ultrasound with Frequency: 3MHz, Intensity: 0.75 - 1 W/cm2, Time: Based on treatment head and pulse factor. Temporomandibular joint mobilization (Maitland)-caudal glide, anterior-posterior glide, grade II, III, IV 3 reps x 3 sets per session. 6 x 6 exercise protocol of Rocabado, 6 reps per exercise x 6/day

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Riphah International University

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Lal Gul Khan, MScPT · Riphah International University

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
25 Years
Max Age
45 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2024-05-03
Primary Completion
2024-12-03
Completion
2024-12-13

Countries

  • Pakistan

Study Locations

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