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Comparison of Treatment Alternatives for Myofascial Pain Causing Central Sensitization
Sponsor: Cukurova University
Summary
Myofascial pain is a regional muscle pain condition characterized by hard local areas and tender bands, known for the presence of trigger points in muscle tissue. The treatment is to eliminate the etiologic factor. Regular exercise is recommended to relieve the trigger points. Occlusal splints, considered the gold standard in the treatment of temporomandibular joint disorders, are used to manage and control symptoms. In this study, patients between the ages of 18-45 years who applied to Çukurova University Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Prosthodontics with the complaint of myofascial pain and scored above 40 on the central sensitization scale will be taken as a sample.
Official title: Comparison of the Effects of Stabilization Splint and Muscle Exercises on Pain and Muscle Thickness in Patients With Central Sensitization Caused by Myofascial Pain: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 45 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
80
Start Date
2025-05-12
Completion Date
2026-05-25
Last Updated
2025-05-18
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Stabilization splint
Measurements will be taken from the patients with intraoral scans, transferred to the design program and a stabilization splint will be digitally designed. The designed splint will be produced from 3D printers.
Muscle exercises
Muscle exercises prepared by physical therapists will be planned to relieve trigger points in the masticatory muscles.
Locations (1)
Çukurova Üniversitesi Diş Hekimliği Fakültesi Protetik Diş Tedavisi Anabilim Dalı
Sarıçam, Balcalı Mahallesi, Turkey (Türkiye)