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Needle therapy eases jaw pain in new study

NCT ID NCT07123883

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

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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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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

40 people

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Started

Jul 2025

Finished

Aug 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Ages

18 to 45 years

Sex

Anyone

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Inclusion Criteria * Patients aged between 18 and 45 years presenting with complaints of jaw pain to the Department of Dentistry at A University. * Diagnosed with myofascial pain associated with temporomandibular dysfunction by a dentist, based on the Axis I criteria of the Research Diagnostic Criteria for Temporomandibular Disorders (RDC/TMD). * Jaw pain persisting for at least three months. * Pain elicited upon palpation of the masseter and/or temporalis muscles. * Presence of clicking or crepitus in the temporomandibular joint during mandibular movements. * Self-reported jaw muscle fatigue or stiffness, particularly upon awakening. Exclusion Criteria * History of any confirmed or suspected inflammatory or neurological condition. * Presence of any oral or dental infection. * Any cognitive or communication impairment affecting data collection. * History of head or facial trauma. * Allergy to metals.

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Conditions

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myofascial pain syndrome Spasm temporomandibular joint disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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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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