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Needles vs. night guards: which eases Jaw-Grinding pain best?

NCT ID NCT07511335

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

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looked at two treatments for jaw pain caused by teeth grinding (bruxism) and related muscle pain. Forty adults either got a custom mouth splint to wear most of the day or had thin needles inserted into their jaw muscles (dry needling) in three weekly sessions. Researchers measured pain, how wide they could open their mouth, and quality of life over six months to see which approach helped more.

What this could mean

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Active substance
dry needling (acupuncture-like procedure) and stabilization splint (mouth guard)
What this could lead to
If one treatment works better, it could give doctors a clearer choice for easing jaw pain and improving mouth opening in people who grind their teeth.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study with only 40 people, so results may not apply to everyone. Also, patients chose their treatment, which can bias the findings.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

40 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Feb 2019

Finished

Jan 2022

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Adults aged ≥18 years * Clinical presence of temporomandibular disorder (TMD) symptoms (e.g., joint sounds such as clicking, and/or limited mouth opening) * Diagnosis of bruxism according to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) criteria * Moderate to severe pain in the masseter and/or temporalis muscles, defined as a Visual Analog Scale (VAS) score ≥3.5 Exclusion Criteria: * Presence of connective tissue disorders or autoimmune diseases * Current use of systemic steroids, muscle relaxants, or narcotic (opioid) medications * History of neuromuscular disorders * Previous temporomandibular joint (TMJ) surgery * History of significant TMJ trauma * Presence of dentofacial deformities * Any condition that, in the opinion of the investigator, may interfere with study participation or outcome assessment

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

bruxism myofascial pain syndrome temporomandibular joint disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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Bruxism Dry needling Stabilization splint

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Kocaeli University

    Kocaeli, Turkey (Türkiye)

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