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How effective are diclofenac patches on the skin for treating pain from Myofascial pain dysfunction syndrome?

Phase 4
Recruiting
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
Inclusion Criteria

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).

Exclusion Criteria

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
NameTimeMethod
Reduction in pain will be assessed using Visual analog scoreReduction in pain will be assessed using Visual analog score at baseline and 7th day after intervention
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Efficacy in Management of painReduction in pain score will be assessed for determining the efficacy at baseline & 7th day

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Yenepoya Dental college

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Kannada, KARNATAKA, India

Yenepoya Dental college
🇮🇳Kannada, KARNATAKA, India
Dr Harshini M
Principal investigator
9787838428
harshinimanoharan6498@gmail.com

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