Two treatments for muscle-related TMJ pain

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This is a randomized clinical trial comparing a conventional intraoral stabilization appliance with a recently introduced ear stent for patients diagnosed with myogenous temporomandibular disorder. Eligible participants have at least moderate jaw muscle pain (≥4/10 on the NRS), fully dentate type I occlusion, and no neurological or systemic contraindications; arthrogenous cases are excluded by MRI. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of the two devices and followed for changes in pain and related jaw function. The goal is to determine which noninvasive modality provides greater symptomatic relief for muscle-related TMD.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Participants presenting with pain score grading at least 4 out of 10 on NRS.
* Participants with fully dentate type I occlusion.
* Patients experiencing no neurological disorders.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Patients with arthrogenous TMJ will be excluded by Magnetic Resonance Imagining (MRI)
* Patients who have clicking or crepitation.
* Previous history of TMD treatment.
* History of recent trauma.
* The presence of systemic diseases (i.e., rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis myologic or arthrological disease).
* Vascular disease (migraine and hypertension).
* Participants with uncontrolled systemic disease (diabetes), hematologic or neurologic disorders or inflammatory diseases.
* Patients who: Underwent trigger point myofascial injection, intramuscular stimulation, or dry needling in the last six months or Underwent neck and/or shoulder surgery in the last year.

Where it's running

• Alexandria Faculty of Dentistry
  Alexandria, Egypt Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Alaa F Mohamed, BDS
• Email: alaa127fikrey@gmail.com
• Phone: 01018135577

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.