Plain-English translation of NCT07321483 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This study is testing whether dry needling—a procedure where thin needles are inserted into tight muscles in the jaw and face—can help reduce pain and improve function when combined with standard physical therapy. About half of the 100 participants will receive dry needling plus physical therapy, while the other half will receive physical therapy alone. The study will measure pain levels, jaw movement, and quality of life over five weeks to see if this treatment helps.
Many people suffer from jaw pain and dysfunction that doesn't involve structural damage to the joint itself, and current standard treatments don't work for everyone. This study aims to find out whether adding dry needling to traditional therapy might offer better pain relief and improvement in jaw mobility.
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You will attend ten outpatient therapy sessions over five weeks (two sessions per week). All participants receive standard physical therapy including jaw mobilization, soft tissue techniques, and specific exercises. If you're in the experimental group, you'll also receive one dry needling treatment during your first session, where thin needles are inserted into tight jaw and face muscles. Before, after your first session, and at the end of treatment, you'll complete questionnaires about your pain level and quality of life.
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