Could a simple mineral boost pain relief for jaw sufferers?
NCT ID NCT07390851
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether adding magnesium sulfate to a standard lidocaine injection can better relieve pain and improve muscle function in people with myofascial pain dysfunction syndrome (chronic jaw muscle pain). About 28 adults with active trigger points will receive either lidocaine alone or lidocaine plus magnesium. Pain and muscle activity will be measured using a pain scale and muscle sensors.
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 28 people
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- Started
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Nov 2025
- Expected to finish
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Nov 2026
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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18 to 70 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Age between 18 and 70 years. 2. Clinical diagnosis of Myofascial Pain Dysfunction Syndrome (MPDS). 3. Presence of active myofascial trigger points in accessible muscles (e.g., masseter, temporalis, upper trapezius). 4. Pain duration ≥ 3 months. 5. Pain intensity ≥ 4 on the Visual Analog Scale (VAS). 6. Noprior trigger point injection in the affected area within the past 3 months. 7. Ability and willingness to provide informed consent. 8. Compliance with study visits and procedures Exclusion Criteria: 1. Known allergy or hypersensitivity to Lidocaine, Magnesium Sulfate, or related agents. 2. Current use of anticoagulants or history of bleeding disorders. 3. Systemic or local infection at or near the injection site. 4. History of fibromyalgia, central pain syndromes, or cancer-related pain. 5. Major psychiatric illnesses (e.g., schizophrenia, severe depression). 6. Recent surgery or trauma to the head, neck, or upper back (\<6 months). 7. Use of analgesics (NSAIDs, opioids) within 5 days before intervention. 8. Severe systemic diseases:- Uncontrolled diabetes mellitus- Liver or kidney failure- Severe cardiovascular conditions.
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Faculty of oral and dental medicine, cairo university
RECRUITINGGiza, Giza Governorate, 12613, Egypt
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