U.S., July 16 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07706153) titled 'Comparative Analysis of Dry Needling Techniques for Orofacial Myofascial Pain' on July 09.
Brief Summary: This study aims to compare the clinical effectiveness and individual comfort of three distinct dry needling techniques (dynamic, static, and hybrid) for managing orofacial myofascial pain. Myofascial pain is a highly prevalent manifestation of temporomandibular disorders (TMD), characterized by painful trigger points in the masticatory muscles, such as the masseter and temporalis, which cause pain, muscle tenderness, and jaw movement limitations. While dry needling is widely recognized as an effective minimally invasive therapy ...