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临床试验/NCT07074964
NCT07074964尚未招募不适用

Efficacy of Manual Therapy in Indirect Non-Invasive Neuromodulation of the Vagus Nerve in the Treatment of Bruxism in Young Adult Population up to 40 Years Old

Escoles Universitaries Gimbernat1 个研究点 分布在 1 个国家目标入组 40 人开始时间: 2025年10月1日最近更新:
适应症
干预措施

试验速览

阶段
不适用
状态
尚未招募
发起方
入组人数
40
试验地点
1
主要终点
Orofacial Pain

研究概览

简要总结

Introduction:

Sleep bruxism is defined as the repetitive activity of the masticatory muscles, characterized by clenching or grinding of the teeth. Studies confirm the association between sleep bruxism and episodes of masticatory muscle activity, with an increase in autonomic sympathetic activity observed during transient periods of sleep. This is associated with nocturnal awakenings, related to increased cardiac, cerebral (cortical arousal), respiratory, and muscular activity.

Objectives: The main objectives are "To study the mean power frequency (MPF) of the masticatory muscles measured by surface electromyography (sEMG) in the general population (with and without bruxism according to ICSD-3 and DC/TMD criteria)"; and "to assess the effectiveness of manual therapy applied to structures adjacent to the vagus nerve based on its impact on orofacial pain and symptomatology in patients with bruxism".

Material and Methods:

A cross-sectional observational study and a randomized controlled experimental study were designed. The first will analyze data collected by sEMG in the masticatory muscles, at rest and during maximum clenching, comparing results between bruxists and non-bruxists. The second will analyze, compared to the control group, data collected on signs (range of motion alteration, presence of sounds), symptomatology (pain, headaches, sensation of blockage, functional limitation) caused by bruxism, sleep quality (Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI)), oral health-related quality of life (OHIP-14), stress and anxiety status (Perceived Stress Scale and GAD-7 (Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7), respectively), and sympathetic-vagal balance (Heart Rate Variability in its frequency and time domains) before and after a manual therapy intervention on structures adjacent to the vagus nerve pathway (head, neck, thorax, diaphragm, abdomen). The collected data will be analyzed using IBM SPSS® version 25.0.0.

研究设计

研究类型
Interventional
分配方式
Randomized
干预模型
Parallel
主要目的
Treatment
盲法
Single (Participant)

入排标准

年龄范围
18 Years 至 40 Years(Adult)
性别
All
接受健康志愿者
否

入选标准

  • •Sleep bruxism diagnosed according to the ICSD-III (International Classification of Sleep Disorders, 3rd edition):
  • •Regular or frequent tooth grinding sounds occurring during sleep and the presence of one or more of the following clinical signs and symptoms:
  • •Abnormal tooth wear consistent with reports of clenching/grinding the teeth during sleep
  • •Transient morning pain or fatigue in the jaw muscles; and/or temporal headaches; and/or jaw locking upon awakening, consistent with reports of clenching/grinding the teeth during sleep
  • •Sleep bruxism diagnosed according to the RDC/TMD:
  • •Interview: During the interview, subjects are asked about the following symptoms: reports of regular or frequent tooth grinding during sleep, muscle fatigue, temporal headache, transient morning muscle pain in the jaw, and jaw locking upon awakening.
  • •Physical examination: Presence or signs suggesting abnormal dental wear, such as teeth with flattened cusps and/or loss of contour with dentin exposure.
  • •Hypertrophy of the masticatory muscles
  • •Dental impressions on the tongue
  • •Linea alba on the cheeks along the bite line
  • •Damage to dental tissue
  • •Excessive dental wear
  • •A minimum pain intensity score of 3 on the Visual Analogue Scale at the masseter and temporal algometry points.
  • •EMGs with elevated mean power frequency for the masseter and temporalis muscles (to be defined in the first clinical phase-observational study).
  • •Age between 18 and 40 years.

排除标准

  • •Having suffered direct trauma, mandibular fractures, or surgeries in the orofacial region.
  • •Loss of more than 2 teeth, except for the third molar.
  • •Use of muscle relaxant medication or medications that may influence motor behavior.
  • •Having received botulinum toxin treatment in the last 6 months.
  • •Periodontal disorders or current orthodontic treatment or prosthesis.
  • •Partial or total dentures.
  • •History of medical disorders (severe psychiatric, physiological, or neurological conditions).

研究组 & 干预措施

Group 1 (autonomic nervous system intervention)

Experimental

Manual therapy applied to structures adjacent to the vagus nerve along its pathway (head, neck, thorax, diaphragm, abdomen).

干预措施: Autonomic nervous system intervention (Other)

Group 2 (control)

Sham Comparator

The hands will be placed on areas similar to those in the intervention group, with the fingertips in contact with the skin of the area. A slight finger pressure will be applied.

干预措施: Slight finger pressure (Other)

结局指标

主要结局

Orofacial Pain

时间窗: From the first assesment (1 week prior to the start of the intervention) to 1 week after the intervention, and data collection on the persistence (1 month, 3 months and 6 months after the end of the intervention). A total of 33 weeks of follow-up.

Assessment tests for TemporoMandibular Disorder (TMD) and bruxism condition "AXIS- I" is the assessment tool with a "Symptom questionnaire" that ank about pain in 4 questions.

次要结局

  • Orofacial Pain (Masseter and Temporalis)(From the first assesment (1 week prior to the start of the intervention) to 1 week after the intervention, and data collection on the persistence (1 month, 3 months and 6 months after the end of the intervention). A total of 33 weeks of follow-up.)
  • Chronic Orofacial Pain(From the first assesment (1 week prior to the start of the intervention) to 1 week after the intervention, and data collection on the persistence (1 month, 3 months and 6 months after the end of the intervention). A total of 33 weeks of follow-up.)
  • Range of Motion (subjective)(From the first assesment (1 week prior to the start of the intervention) to 1 week after the intervention, and data collection on the persistence (1 month, 3 months and 6 months after the end of the intervention). A total of 33 weeks of follow-up.)
  • Range of Motion (Objective)(From the first assesment (1 week prior to the start of the intervention) to 1 week after the intervention, and data collection on the persistence (1 month, 3 months and 6 months after the end of the intervention). A total of 33 weeks of follow-up.)
  • Jaw Funcionality(From the first assesment (1 week prior to the start of the intervention) to 1 week after the intervention, and data collection on the persistence (1 month, 3 months and 6 months after the end of the intervention). A total of 33 weeks of follow-up.)
  • Oral behavior(From the first assesment (1 week prior to the start of the intervention) to 1 week after the intervention, and data collection on the persistence (1 month, 3 months and 6 months after the end of the intervention). A total of 33 weeks of follow-up.)
  • Sleep Quality(From the first assesment (1 week prior to the start of the intervention) to 1 week after the intervention, and data collection on the persistence (1 month, 3 months and 6 months after the end of the intervention). A total of 33 weeks of follow-up.)
  • Oral health-related quality of life(From the first assesment (1 week prior to the start of the intervention) to 1 week after the intervention, and data collection on the persistence (1 month, 3 months and 6 months after the end of the intervention). A total of 33 weeks of follow-up.)
  • Motor recruitment pattern of the masseter, temporalis, and suprahyoid muscles(From the first assesment (1 week prior to the start of the intervention) to 1 week after the intervention, and data collection on the persistence (1 month, 3 months and 6 months after the end of the intervention). A total of 33 weeks of follow-up.)
  • Stress(From the first assesment (1 week prior to the start of the intervention) to 1 week after the intervention, and data collection on the persistence (1 month, 3 months and 6 months after the end of the intervention). A total of 33 weeks of follow-up.)
  • Anxiety(From the first assesment (1 week prior to the start of the intervention) to 1 week after the intervention, and data collection on the persistence (1 month, 3 months and 6 months after the end of the intervention). A total of 33 weeks of follow-up.)
  • Heart Rate Variability (HRV)(From the first assesment (1 week prior to the start of the intervention) to 1 week after the intervention, and data collection on the persistence (1 month, 3 months and 6 months after the end of the intervention). A total of 33 weeks of follow-up.)
  • Orofacial Pain (Masseter and Temporalis)(From the first assesment (1 week prior to the start of the intervention) to 1 week after the intervention, and data collection on the persistence (1 month, 3 months and 6 months after the end of the intervention). A total of 33 weeks of follow-up.)
  • Chronic Orofacial Pain(From the first assesment (1 week prior to the start of the intervention) to 1 week after the intervention, and data collection on the persistence (1 month, 3 months and 6 months after the end of the intervention). A total of 33 weeks of follow-up.)
  • Range of Motion (Objective)(From the first assesment (1 week prior to the start of the intervention) to 1 week after the intervention, and data collection on the persistence (1 month, 3 months and 6 months after the end of the intervention). A total of 33 weeks of follow-up.)
  • Range of Motion (subjective)(From the first assesment (1 week prior to the start of the intervention) to 1 week after the intervention, and data collection on the persistence (1 month, 3 months and 6 months after the end of the intervention). A total of 33 weeks of follow-up.)
  • Jaw Funcionality(From the first assesment (1 week prior to the start of the intervention) to 1 week after the intervention, and data collection on the persistence (1 month, 3 months and 6 months after the end of the intervention). A total of 33 weeks of follow-up.)
  • Oral behavior(From the first assesment (1 week prior to the start of the intervention) to 1 week after the intervention, and data collection on the persistence (1 month, 3 months and 6 months after the end of the intervention). A total of 33 weeks of follow-up.)
  • Functional impact of Headaches in daily life(From the first assesment (1 week prior to the start of the intervention) to 1 week after the intervention, and data collection on the persistence (1 month, 3 months and 6 months after the end of the intervention). A total of 33 weeks of follow-up.)
  • Sleep Quality(From the first assesment (1 week prior to the start of the intervention) to 1 week after the intervention, and data collection on the persistence (1 month, 3 months and 6 months after the end of the intervention). A total of 33 weeks of follow-up.)
  • Oral health-related quality of life(From the first assesment (1 week prior to the start of the intervention) to 1 week after the intervention, and data collection on the persistence (1 month, 3 months and 6 months after the end of the intervention). A total of 33 weeks of follow-up.)
  • Motor recruitment pattern of the masseter, temporalis, and suprahyoid muscles(From the first assesment (1 week prior to the start of the intervention) to 1 week after the intervention, and data collection on the persistence (1 month, 3 months and 6 months after the end of the intervention). A total of 33 weeks of follow-up.)
  • Stress(From the first assesment (1 week prior to the start of the intervention) to 1 week after the intervention, and data collection on the persistence (1 month, 3 months and 6 months after the end of the intervention). A total of 33 weeks of follow-up.)
  • Anxiety(From the first assesment (1 week prior to the start of the intervention) to 1 week after the intervention, and data collection on the persistence (1 month, 3 months and 6 months after the end of the intervention). A total of 33 weeks of follow-up.)
  • Heart Rate Variability (HRV)(From the first assesment (1 week prior to the start of the intervention) to 1 week after the intervention, and data collection on the persistence (1 month, 3 months and 6 months after the end of the intervention). A total of 33 weeks of follow-up.)

研究者

发起方
Escoles Universitaries Gimbernat
申办方类型
Other
责任方
Principal Investigator
主要研究者

Maider Sánchez Padilla

Principal Investigator

Escoles Universitaries Gimbernat

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