Comparison of the Efficacy of Dry Needling, Ischemic Compression, and Cross Taping on Masseter Myofascial Pain: A Randomized Clinical Trial
Comparison of the Efficacy of Dry Needling, Ischemic Compression, and Cross Taping on Masseter Myofascial Pain: A Randomized Clinical Trial
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn whether Dry Needling, Ischemic Compression, and Cross Tapes work to treat myofascial pain in masseter muscles in adults. It will also learn about the safety of this treatment. The main questions it aims to answer are:
Participants will:
Treated with Dry Needling or Ischemic Compression or Cross Tapes only once Visit the clinic one week, three months, and six months after treatment.
The taut band represents the most commonly observed muscular disorder, where myofascial trigger points may arise, causing referred pain in another location. Therapeutic strategies applied for its treatment include dry needling, ischemic compression, and cross-taping.
Objectives: To compare the effectiveness of these treatment methods in reducing or alleviating the intensity of pain in the masseter.
In this multicenter randomized clinical trial, the study sample underwent a clinical examination according to the Diagnostic Criteria for Temporomandibular Disorders to diagnose the presence of orofacial myofascial pain with taut bands in the masseter. Participants were randomly allocated to three groups based on the treatment methods.
Inclusion Criteria:
Exclusion Criteria: