Diadynamic current combined with jaw exercises for bruxism
Official title: The Effect of Diadynamic Current Combined With Rehabilitation in Patients With Bruxism: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Run by Inonu University · NCT07241728 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This trial will see if adding diadynamic electrical stimulation to a 6-week, thrice-weekly jaw exercise program reduces pain and improves jaw strength and movement in adults with bruxism.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 24 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Inonu University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Malatya) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | September 22, 2025 |
| Main results expected | December 20, 2026 |
| Study ends | December 31, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | November 21, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT07241728 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Adults (18+) with a clinical diagnosis of bruxism who report jaw pain of 3 or higher on the VAS and can attend supervised sessions are ideal candidates.
✕Probably not a fit
People with pacemakers or implantable defibrillators, active infections, recent physical therapy or complementary treatments, systemic/neurological/psychiatric disorders, or current use of muscle relaxants or NSAIDs are excluded and would not benefit from this protocol.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
Adults diagnosed with bruxism and jaw pain (VAS ≥3) are randomly assigned by sealed envelope to a control group receiving a structured exercise program or to an experimental group receiving the same exercises plus diadynamic current at each session. Both groups attend supervised in-person exercise sessions three times per week for six weeks. Outcomes include pain intensity (VAS), pressure pain threshold (algometer), muscle strength (hand-held dynamometer), bite force (pinch meter), and maximal mouth opening (caliper). Patients with pacemakers, systemic or neurological disease, recent physical therapy, or current use of muscle relaxants/analgesics are excluded.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, adding diadynamic current to exercises could reduce jaw pain and improve strength and opening more than exercises alone.
How similar studies have gone: Diadynamic current has shown some positive effects for musculoskeletal pain in prior physiotherapy studies, but its specific benefit for bruxism is not well established.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: The study will include patients of both genders who have been clinically diagnosed with bruxism over the age of 18 and who report pain around the jaw (3 or higher on the VAS), and who have provided informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: Patients who have previously used physical therapy or complementary-alternative medicine methods for similar complaints, those with neurological or psychiatric disorders, those with systemic diseases, those with pacemakers or implantable defibrillators; those with a history of cancer, those with an acute infection in the relevant area, those with a history of trauma to the jaw area, those using muscle relaxants, analgesics, or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, those who have participated in another study within the last 6 months, and individuals who do not agree to participate in the study will be excluded.
Where it's running
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Inonu University
Malatya, Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Büşra CANDİRİ
- Email: candiri_17@hotmail.com
- Phone: +905073780717
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.