Needle therapy eases jaw pain in new study

NCT ID NCT07123883

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Atlas University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested if dry needling (inserting thin needles into muscle knots) can reduce jaw pain in people with temporomandibular disorder (TMD). 40 adults with jaw pain for at least 3 months were randomly assigned to receive either dry needling or standard physical therapy. The main goal was to see if dry needling lowers pain intensity and changes muscle activity.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

myofascial pain syndrome Spasm temporomandibular joint disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

MUSCLE SPASM TMD/OROFACIAL PAIN

Contacts and locations

Locations

Faculty of Dentistry, Atlas University

Istanbul, Istanbul, 34403, Turkey (Türkiye)
Istanbul Atlas University, Faculty of Dentistry

Istanbul, Kagithane, 34403, Turkey (Türkiye)

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