How effective are diclofenac patches on the skin for treating pain from Myofascial pain dysfunction syndrome?
- Conditions
- Other specified acquired deformities of musculoskeletal system,
- Registration Number
- CTRI/2024/05/067131
- Lead Sponsor
- Harshini M
- Brief Summary
Transdermal diclofenac patches are as effective as oral diclofenac in management of pain associated with myofascial pain dysfunction syndrome.So,the aim of the study is to evaluate the reduction in pain score with oral and transdermal diclofenac patches and compare their efficacy in management of pain associated with Myofascial pain dysfunction syndrome.
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Open to Recruitment
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 20
1.Patients who were clinically diagnosed with MPDS according to Laskin’s criteria 2.Systemically healthy individuals 3.Patients who are conscious and co-operative and are able to give the Visual Analog Score (VAS).
Patients with: 1.Missing teeth 2.Grossly decayed teeth 3.Allergy to diclofenac or any other NSAIDs 4.Any systemic and connective tissue disorders 5.Undergoing treatment with other NSAIDs or any other analgesics during the study period 6.Gastritis 7.Pregnant women 8.Trauma/Malignancy of the maxillofacial region.
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Reduction in pain will be assessed using Visual analog score Reduction in pain will be assessed using Visual analog score at baseline and 7th day after intervention
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Efficacy in Management of pain Reduction in pain score will be assessed for determining the efficacy at baseline & 7th day
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
Yenepoya Dental college
🇮🇳Kannada, KARNATAKA, India
Yenepoya Dental college🇮🇳Kannada, KARNATAKA, IndiaDr Harshini MPrincipal investigator9787838428harshinimanoharan6498@gmail.com