How effective are diclofenac patches on the skin for treating pain from Myofascial pain dysfunction syndrome?
Phase 4
- Conditions
- Health Condition 1: M958- Other specified acquired deformities of musculoskeletal system
- Registration Number
- CTRI/2024/05/067131
- Lead Sponsor
- Harshini M
- Brief Summary
Not available
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Open to Recruitment
- Sex
- Not specified
- 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
Name Time Method Reduction in pain will be assessed using Visual analog scoreTimepoint: 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 painTimepoint: Reduction in pain score will be assessed for determining the efficacy at baseline & 7th day