Reflex Therapy of Temporomandibular Dysfunctions

Recruiting now · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction; Myofascial Pain Syndrome; Orofacial Pain; Musculoskeletal Disorders

In brief

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.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT07321483

Run by

Palacky University

People needed

100

Starts

2025-09-20

Expected to finish

2026-08-02

Last updated by the study team

2026-01-07

Who can join

Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• 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.

You may not qualify if…

• 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

• Faculty of Health Sciences, Palacký University Olomouc, Czech Republic — Olomouc, Czechia (enrolling)

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