Dry needling: One dry needling intervention targeting trigger points in the masseter and temporalis muscles during the first treatment session
Standard rehabilitation: The therapy will include mobilization, soft tissue relaxation techniques, and specific exercises focused on improving temporomandibular joint mobility and reducing muscle tension.
Study 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
Sex
ALL
Min age
18 Years
Max age
—
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion Criteria:
* 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.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Presence of degenerative, post-traumatic, or inflammatory changes in the temporomandibular joint.
* Cognitive or psychiatric disorders limiting cooperation.
* Lack of informed consent or non-compliance during treatment
Primary outcome measure(s)
1. Pain Intensity using the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS). — Baseline (pre-intervention) Immediately after the first therapy session At completion of the treatment program (after 10 therapy sessions). * Description: Evaluation of subjective pain intensity in the temporomandibular region assessed using the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), a continuous scale ranging from 0 to 10, where 0 represents no pain and 10 represents the worst imaginable pain. Higher scores indicate worse pain intensity.
* Measurement Type: Continuous (0-10 scale).
Trial sites (1)
Facility
City
Region
Status
Faculty of Health Sciences, Palacký University Olomouc, Czech Republic
This page summarises publicly available registry data for informational purposes — not medical advice. Eligibility is determined by each study team; patients should discuss participation with their clinician.
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