Comparison of the Effects of Different Massage Techniques in Individuals With Bruxism

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Conditions studied: Bruxism

In brief

The aim of this study is to compare the effects of occlusal splint therapy and different massage techniques on pain intensity and orofacial muscle tone and stiffness in individuals with possible sleep bruxism. A secondary aim is to evaluate the effects of these interventions on oral parafunctional behaviors, disability, and sleep quality.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT07567183

Run by

Okan University

People needed

42

Starts

2026-05-01

Expected to finish

2026-09-01

Last updated by the study team

2026-05-05

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 45. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Possible diagnosis of sleep bruxism,
• Reporting jaw or chewing muscle pain within the last 3 months

You may not qualify if…

• Having any orthopedic, neurological, or psychiatric diagnosis,
• Having systemic and/or degenerative disorders,
• Neurological or psychiatric disorders (excluding anxiety and depression),
• Using medications that affect sleep or motor behavior,
• Having arthrogenic or mixed temporomandibular disorders,
• Using an intraoral prosthesis,
• Having a history of direct trauma or previous surgery in the orofacial region,
• Using muscle relaxants and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs,
• Using a removable prosthesis,
• Receiving any treatment for bruxism within the last 4 weeks.

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