Clinical Trial

Comparison of the Efficacy of Dry Needling, Ischemic Compression, and Cross Taping on Masseter Myofascial Pain

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Summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn whether Dry Needling, Ischemic Compression, and Cross Tapes work to treat myofascial pain in masseter muscles in adults. It will also learn about the safety of this treatment. The main questions it aims to answer are: * Do Dry Needling, Ischemic Compression, and Cross Tapes relieve masseter muscle pain? * Which of these treatments provides the best relief from masseter muscle pain? Researchers will compare these three treatments to see which is best for treating masseter muscle pain. Participants will: Treated with Dry Needling or Ischemic Compression or Cross Tapes only once Visit the clinic one week, three months, and six months after treatment.
Trial Details
NCT Number NCT06606041
Lead Sponsor University of Coimbra
Conditions Temporomandibular Joint Disorders, Myofascial Pain
Enrollment 60 participants
Start Date 2024-01-10
Primary Completion 2024-09 (estimated)
Study Completion 2024-12 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov 2024-09-20