Effectiveness of Dry Needling vs Manual Therapy in Patients With Temporomandibular Joint Disorders.
- Conditions
- Temporomandibular Joint DisordersDry NeedlingMusculoskeletal Manipulations
- Interventions
- Other: Dry needlingOther: Manual Therapy Treatment
- Registration Number
- NCT04469088
- Lead Sponsor
- University of Jaén
- Brief Summary
Temporomandibular Joint Disorders (TJD) represent a set of conditions that involve pain and dysfunction of the temporomandibular joint. TJD are a frequent disability affection in the worldwide population and the 35% of affected present at least a symptom such as orofacial pain, mouth movement limitations and snapping or crying temporo-mandibular. Due to the increase of the incidence of the TJD the investigators propose to complete this study.
A randomized controlled trial with parallel groups have been designed and blind evaluation of the response variable.
The hypothesis is that dry needling produces a positive effect in the involved variables of this study in comparison with manual therapy.
The aim of this RCT is to compare the effectiviness of the application of manual therapy in comparison with dry needling in the perceived pain, mouth opening, the degree of cervical disability and the pressure-pain threshold (PPT) of myofascial trigger points (MTrP) in patiens with TJD.
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 46
Female and male subjects with an age of 18-65 years old with a TJD who meet at least two of the following inclusion criteria:
- Pain on palpation of the myofascial trigger points of the masseter, anterior temporal, posterior temporal, external pterygoid and sternocleidomastoid muscles (minimum 3 active trigger points).
- Pain in the temporomandibular joint.
- Limitation of mouth opening.
- Clicking of the temporomandibular joint.
Subjects who present any of the following characteristics:
- fibromyalgia, orthodontia, systemic disease, syndrome or pathology with possible joint repercussions, patients undergoing treatment with NSAIDs, jaw fracture, mandibular surgery, non-collaborative patients or patients with phobia needles.
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- PARALLEL
- Arm && Interventions
Group Intervention Description Dry Needling Group Dry needling - Manual Therapy Treatment Manual Therapy Treatment -
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Change from Baseline Pain intensity At the end of treatment, an average of 2 weeks. Pain Numeric Rating Scale to assess the intensity of the temporomandibular pain level in patients with TJD. Patients rate their current pain intensity from 0 ("no pain") to 10 ("worst possible pain"),
Pain intensity At the beginning of treatment, the first day Pain Numeric Rating Scale to assess the intensity of the temporomandibular pain level in patients with TJD. Patients rate their current pain intensity from 0 ("no pain") to 10 ("worst possible pain"),
Pain after trigger points pressure At the beginning of treatment, the first day It will be measured by pressure algometry with the Wagner Force Ten model FDX algometer. Thus, a numerical value will be provided for the subjective perception of pain. The unit of measurement used is Kg / cm2. Once the trigger point is located within the taut band, pressure will be exerted perpendicular to the muscle plane and on the PGM through the support surface of the device. We increase the pressure at a constant rate of 1 kg / cm2 / s. When the pressure becomes a painful stimulus, the individual must raise his hand to warn us.
Change from Baseline Pain after trigger points pressure At the end of treatment, an average of 2 weeks It will be measured by pressure algometry with the Wagner Force Ten model FDX algometer. Thus, a numerical value will be provided for the subjective perception of pain. The unit of measurement used is Kg / cm2. Once the trigger point is located within the taut band, pressure will be exerted perpendicular to the muscle plane and on the PGM through the support surface of the device. We increase the pressure at a constant rate of 1 kg / cm2 / s. When the pressure becomes a painful stimulus, the individual must raise his hand to warn us.
Change from Baseline open mouth movements At the end of the tratment, an average of 2 weeks It will be measured with a validated ruler in centimeters.
Neck Disability Index At the beginning of treatment, the first day. It will measured with the Spanish version of the Neck Disability Index. The Neck Disability Index (NDI) is a self-report questionnaire used to determine how neck pain affects a patient's daily life. Each of the 10 items is scored from 0 - 5. The maximum score is therefore 50. Higher scores mean a worse outcome.
Open mouth movements At the beginning of treatment, the first day It will be measured with a validated ruler in centimeters.
Change from Baseline Neck Disability Index At the end of the treatment, an average of 2 weeks It will measured with the Spanish version of the Neck Disability Index. The Neck Disability Index (NDI) is a self-report questionnaire used to determine how neck pain affects a patient's daily life. Each of the 10 items is scored from 0 - 5. The maximum score is therefore 50. Higher scores mean a worse outcome.
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
Clínica de Fisioterapia y Rehabilitación Miophys S.C.A.
🇪🇸Córdoba, Spain