Reflex Therapy of Temporomandibular Dysfunctions
Recruiting · NCT07321483 · Interventional (participants receive a specific treatment) · Lead sponsor: Palacky University
View the official record on ClinicalTrials.gov →Interventions studied
Dry needlingStandard rehabilitation
What this trial is about
This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of dry needling in patients with functional temporomandibular pain syndrome by comparing standard rehabilitation therapy alone with therapy combined with dry needling to reduce pain, improve jaw function and enhance quality of life.
Who can take part
Age range
18 Years and older
Sex
All (male and female)
Healthy volunteers
No - a diagnosis or condition is required
Phase
Not applicable (e.g. observational or device study)
Study type
Interventional (participants receive a specific treatment)
Inclusion criteria
- Diagnosed with functional temporomandibular pain syndrome without structural temporomandibular joint damage.
- Aged ≥18 years.
- Stable health condition suitable for outpatient rehabilitation.
- Willingness to participate and ability to follow the therapeutic protocol.
Exclusion criteria
- Presence of degenerative, post-traumatic, or inflammatory changes in the temporomandibular joint.
- Cognitive or psychiatric disorders limiting cooperation.
- Lack of informed consent or non-compliance during treatment
Where it is running
1 location listed.
- Faculty of Health Sciences, Palacký University Olomouc, Czech Republic - Olomouc, Czechia