Evaluation of the Therapeutic Efficacy of Reflex Therapy Using Dry Needling in Patients With Functional Temporomandibular Pain Syndrome: A Prospective, Randomized, Controlled Pilot Study.
Status: Recruiting
Intervention Type: Procedure
Study Type: Interventional
Study Phase: Not Applicable
SUMMARY
This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of dry needling in patients with functional temporomandibular pain syndrome by comparing standard rehabilitation therapy alone with therapy combined with dry needling to reduce pain, improve jaw function and enhance quality of life.
Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Minimum Age: 18
Healthy Volunteers: f
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• Diagnosed with functional temporomandibular pain syndrome without structural temporomandibular joint damage.
• Aged ≥18 years.
• Stable health condition suitable for outpatient rehabilitation.
• Willingness to participate and ability to follow the therapeutic protocol.
Contact Information
Primary
Petr Konečný, Ph.D, M.D., assoc.prof.
petr.konecny@upol.cz
+420604573931
Backup
Dana Dvořáková, MSc.
dana.dvorakova01@upol.cz
Time Frame
Start Date: 2025-09-20
Estimated Completion Date: 2026-08-02
Participants
Target number of participants: 100
Treatments
Experimental: Experimental Group: intervention with Dry Needling and Standard Rehabilitation)
Participants in this group will receive standard outpatient rehabilitation therapy combined with Intervention: one dry needling intervention targeting trigger points in the masseter and temporalis muscles during the first treatment session. The rehabilitation program will include mobilization, soft tissue techniques, and targeted kinesiotherapy. Each participant will undergo ten outpatient rehabilitation sessions over five weeks (two sessions per week).
Active_comparator: Control Group - Standard Rehabilitation
Participants in this group will receive the same standard outpatient rehabilitation program as the experimental group, excluding the dry needling procedure. The therapy will include mobilization, soft tissue relaxation techniques, and specific exercises focused on improving temporomandibular joint mobility and reducing muscle tension
Related Therapeutic Areas
Sponsors
Leads: Palacky University