Different Treatment Modalities for Myofascial Pain

NCT04257903 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: TUFT-BAEK 2019/114
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 20
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

Myofascial pain dysfunction syndrome (MPDS) is the most common reason for pain and limited function of the masticatory system. The low-level laser therapy (LLLT) and occlusal splint therapy (OST) are therapeutic options for MPDS. This study aims to evaluate the effect of LLLT and OST on pain relief and mandibular movement improvement in patients with myofascial pain.

Conditions

Myofascial Pain; Splints; Low-Level Laser Therapy

Keywords

Myofacial Pain; Occlusal Splint; Low-Level Laser Therapy

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Change from Baseline Visual Analogue Scale

  Pain intensity during muscle palpations. Scores are ranging from 0 to 10. Higher scores mean a worse outcome.

  Baseline, one month after the beginning of treatment and two months after the beginning of treatment

Secondary Outcomes (1)

• Change from Baseline maximum unassisted mouth opening

  Baseline, one month after the beginning of treatment and two months after the beginning of treatment

Study Arms (2)

Occlusal Splint Therapy

The data of patients who previously received occlusal splint therapy were evaluated. Participants in the study received occlusal splint therapy, but the investigator did not assign this intervention specifically to the study participants. Participants received occlusal splint therapy as part of routine medical care, and a researcher studied the effect of occlusal splint therapy.

Low-Level Laser Therapy

The data of patients who previously received Low-Level Laser Therapy were evaluated. Participants in the study received Low-Level Laser Therapy, but the investigator did not assign this intervention specifically to the study participants. Participants received Low-Level Laser Therapy as part of routine medical care, and a researcher studied the effect of Low-Level Laser Therapy.

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 60 Years
• Sex: all
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64)
• Sampling Method: Probability Sample

Study Population

Thracian region

You may qualify if:

• Diagnosis of myofascial pain syndrome according to The Research Diagnostic Criteria for Temporomandibular Disorder.
• Individuals between the ages of 18-60
• Occlusion of individuals with posterior teeth
• Forms of individuals who do not have any systemic disease

You may not qualify if:

• Disc displacement with or without reduction, with or without limited mouth opening, arthralgia, arthritis, arthrosis
• Inflammatory connective tissue disease (such as rheumatoid arthritis)
• Psychiatric diseases
• Tumor
• Heart diseases
• Pregnancy
• Diseases that may cause pain symptoms in other orofacial regions (toothache, neuralgia, migraine)
• Having received any treatment for headache or bruxism in the last 2 years
• Skin infections on the masseter and temporal muscles

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Trakya University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Trakya University

Merkez, Edirne, 22030, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Facial Pain

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Pain; Neurologic Manifestations; Signs and Symptoms; Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: CASE CONTROL
• Time Perspective: RETROSPECTIVE
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Assistant Professor

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: January 28, 2020
• First Posted: February 6, 2020
• Study Start: April 1, 2019
• Primary Completion: April 1, 2019
• Study Completion: April 1, 2019
• Last Updated: February 6, 2020

Record last verified: 2020-02

Locations

TU (1)