U.S., Sept. 16 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07820488) titled 'Adjunctive Acupuncture for Persistent Myofascial Temporomandibular Disorder Pain' on Sept. 02.
Brief Summary: Temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) can cause persistent pain in the jaw muscles and limitations in jaw function. Occlusal splints are commonly used to manage these symptoms, but some patients continue to experience pain despite long-term splint use.
The purpose of this exploratory study was to describe short-term changes after adding acupuncture to ongoing occlusal splint therapy in adults with persistent myofascial TMD pain. The study included 30 adults who had experienced pain in the masseter and/or temporalis muscles fo...