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Masseter Muscle Stiffness After Heat Application and Percussion Therapy

RecruitingNAAges 18 Years - anyAllUniversity of Zurich
NCT07237087 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the changes in the stiffness of the masseter muscle (a jaw muscle) before and after two types of treatment: applying commercial heat pads or using a commercial massage gun. We will measure the muscle stiffness on the surface of the muscle using a special ultrasound probe, with a method called shear wave elastography. When this muscle is too stiff, it's often linked to jaw pain and problems with the jaw joint - a condition known as Temporomandibular Disorder (TMD). The goal is to find better treatment options for people with TMD and to collect data using this imaging technique.

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📋 Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: * Willingness to participate to the study * Signed written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Inability to follow procedures or insufficient knowledge of project language, inability to give consent * a history of drug ingestion within the past week (e.g. pain relievers, muscle relaxants, botox and anti-inflammatory drugs) * systemic diseases * Contraindications listed on the massage-gun instruction manual systemic and related to the use on the masseter area.
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What it tests

  • massage gun
  • heat treatment
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Where

1 site
Zentrum für Zahnmedizin
Zurich, Switzerland
🤝 Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible — always decide together with your own doctor.
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