Does speed matter? study tests graston technique for bruxism relief

NCT ID NCT07506733

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

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jul 22, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study looks at whether the speed of a manual therapy called the Graston Technique affects muscle tightness, pain, and oxygen levels in people with bruxism (teeth grinding or jaw clenching). Researchers will apply the technique at two different speeds (60 vs 120 strokes per minute) to the upper shoulder muscle in 34 adults. Each person will try both speeds, with a week break in between, to see which works better for easing muscle stiffness and pain.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Graston Technique (a manual therapy using specialized instruments to treat muscle and soft tissue)
What this could lead to: If successful, this study could help identify the optimal speed for applying the Graston Technique to reduce muscle stiffness and pain in people with bruxism.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study with only 34 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The intervention is short-term and focuses on acute effects, not long-term relief.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

bruxism Pain

As listed by the trial registrant

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

BRUXISM

Contacts and locations

Locations

Gazi University

Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye)

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