Clinical Trial

Ultrasonographic Evaluation of Masseter Muscle Changes After Botulinum Toxin Injection in Bruxism Patients

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Summary
This prospective pilot study aimed to evaluate short-term clinical and ultrasonographic changes in the masseter muscle following botulinum toxin injection in patients with bruxism. Clinical assessments included pain evaluation using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS), while ultrasonographic evaluation included measurement of masseter muscle thickness and quantitative texture analysis using fractal dimension and histogram parameters. Measurements were performed at baseline, 14 days, and 90 days after treatment. The study aimed to assess both macroscopic and microstructural changes in the muscle tissue.
Trial Details
NCT Number NCT07545200
Lead Sponsor Kahramanmaras Sutcu Imam University
Conditions Bruxism, Myofascial Pain, Masseter Muscle Hypertrophy
Enrollment 17 participants
Start Date 2025-09-30
Primary Completion 2026-02-15 (estimated)
Study Completion 2026-02-15 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov 2026-04-22