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Sleep BruxismNCT01255878

Comparative Evaluation of Gabapentine and Occlusal Splint in the Management of Sleep Bruxism

A study testing occlusal stabilization splint and Gabapentine in people with Sleep Bruxism, run by Mashhad University of Medical Sciences at 1 site in Iran.

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Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

Sleep bruxism (SB) is defined as a "stereotyped movement disorder characterized by grinding or clenching of the teeth during sleep" usually associated with sleep arousal. It might lead to abrasive tooth wear, hypermobility of teeth, tooth hypersensitivity, hypertrophy of the masticatory muscles and pain in the… Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 to 50 years
Conditions the study is for
Sleep Bruxism
What is being tested?
occlusal stabilization splint and Gabapentine
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
20 participants
Where
1 siteIran
Study dates
Mar 2010to Nov 2010
Phase
Interventional
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 18 to 50 years
  • All sexes
  • Adult

Who may be able to join

  • Clinical and polysomnographic criteria of sleep bruxism according to the international classification of sleep disorders

Who cannot join

  • Loss of more than two teeth and having removable prosthesis
  • Presence of a major malocclusion
  • Using any medication with a known influence on sleep structure or sleep bruxism
  • Being diagnosed with psychological or neurotic disorders.

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

Iran1 site
  • Mashhad University Of Medical Sciences

    Mashhad, Razavi Khorasan Province, 91735

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About this study

Official title: The Efficacy of Gabapentine and Splint Therapy in Bruxers: a Randomized Clinical Trial

Sleep bruxism (SB) is defined as a "stereotyped movement disorder characterized by grinding or clenching of the teeth during sleep" usually associated with sleep arousal. It might lead to abrasive tooth wear, hypermobility of teeth, tooth hypersensitivity, hypertrophy of the masticatory muscles and pain in the masticatory muscles.

Diagnostic procedures include clinical evaluation, ambulatory monitoring sleep laboratory investigations and others. The clinical approach comprises the patient's history, orofacial examination, and tooth wear classification.

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There is no specific treatment for bruxism. Management of SB comprises psychological, orodental and pharmacological strategies.Orodental therapies, including soft vinyl mouth guards or stabilization bite splints, probably function more like protectors of the orofacial structures rather than actually diminishing bruxism.Drug treatment of sleep bruxism is controversial since different treatment strategies have resulted in suppression or exacerbation of this condition.

Based on the current data, central primary efferents are the major drivers of bruxism. Therefore centrally acting agents such as antiepileptic drugs which also affect the sleep structure, might be effective on SB.

In a case report of bruxism, anxiety and tremor, the authors suggested that anti-convulsant Gabapentine may be a useful treatment for patients with antidepressant-induced bruxism. However in the absence of definitive evidence, the appropiate treatment of SB is still a matter of debate.

The objective of the present study was to compare the treatment efficacy of occlusal stabilization splint and Gabapentine on SB, using polysomnographically determined outcome measures for the quantification of sleep bruxism.

Conditions
Sleep Bruxism
Being tested
occlusal stabilization splint, Gabapentine
Keywords
Sleep bruxism, Gabapentine, Occlusal splint, Polysomnography
Medical subject headings
Sleep Bruxism

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • occlusal stabilization splintDevice

  • GabapentineDrug

    100 mg(1 capsule)three times per day for two months

Study groups in NCT01255878
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
stabilization splintExperimentalNot described
Receives: Device: occlusal stabilization splint
GabapentineExperimentalNot described
Receives: Drug: Gabapentine

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted8 Dec 2010 (estimated)
  2. Study startMar 2010
  3. Primary completionSep 2010
  4. Study completionNov 2010

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase N/A
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
Single blind
Who is masked
Outcomes assessor
Enrolment
20 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT01255878
Sponsor's protocol ID
87284
Status last verified
Dec 2010
First submitted
7 Dec 2010
Last updated
8 Dec 2010
Results posted
No

Publications

  • Brown ES, Hong SC. Antidepressant-induced bruxism successfully treated with gabapentin. J Am Dent Assoc. 1999 Oct;130(10):1467-9. doi: 10.14219/jada.archive.1999.0057.

    PubMed 10570590
  • Dube C, Rompre PH, Manzini C, Guitard F, de Grandmont P, Lavigne GJ. Quantitative polygraphic controlled study on efficacy and safety of oral splint devices in tooth-grinding subjects. J Dent Res. 2004 May;83(5):398-403. doi: 10.1177/154405910408300509.

    PubMed 15111632
  • Foldvary-Schaefer N, De Leon Sanchez I, Karafa M, Mascha E, Dinner D, Morris HH. Gabapentin increases slow-wave sleep in normal adults. Epilepsia. 2002 Dec;43(12):1493-7. doi: 10.1046/j.1528-1157.2002.21002.x.

    PubMed 12460250
  • Kast RE. Tiagabine may reduce bruxism and associated temporomandibular joint pain. Anesth Prog. 2005 Fall;52(3):102-4. doi: 10.2344/0003-3006(2005)52[102:TMRBAA]2.0.CO;2.

    PubMed 16252740
  • Kato T, Thie NM, Huynh N, Miyawaki S, Lavigne GJ. Topical review: sleep bruxism and the role of peripheral sensory influences. J Orofac Pain. 2003 Summer;17(3):191-213.

    PubMed 14520766
  • Lavigne GJ, Khoury S, Abe S, Yamaguchi T, Raphael K. Bruxism physiology and pathology: an overview for clinicians. J Oral Rehabil. 2008 Jul;35(7):476-94. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2842.2008.01881.x.

    PubMed 18557915
  • Lobbezoo F, Naeije M. Bruxism is mainly regulated centrally, not peripherally. J Oral Rehabil. 2001 Dec;28(12):1085-91. doi: 10.1046/j.1365-2842.2001.00839.x.

    PubMed 11874505
  • Placidi F, Mattia D, Romigi A, Bassetti MA, Spanedda F, Marciani MG. Gabapentin-induced modulation of interictal epileptiform activity related to different vigilance levels. Clin Neurophysiol. 2000 Sep;111(9):1637-42. doi: 10.1016/s1388-2457(00)00365-5.

    PubMed 10964076
  • Saletu A, Parapatics S, Anderer P, Matejka M, Saletu B. Controlled clinical, polysomnographic and psychometric studies on differences between sleep bruxers and controls and acute effects of clonazepam as compared with placebo. Eur Arch Psychiatry Clin Neurosci. 2010 Mar;260(2):163-74. doi: 10.1007/s00406-009-0034-0. Epub 2009 Jul 15.

    PubMed 19603241
  • Stapelmann H, Turp JC. The NTI-tss device for the therapy of bruxism, temporomandibular disorders, and headache - where do we stand? A qualitative systematic review of the literature. BMC Oral Health. 2008 Jul 29;8:22. doi: 10.1186/1472-6831-8-22.

    PubMed 18662411
  • Lavigne GJ, Rompre PH, Montplaisir JY. Sleep bruxism: validity of clinical research diagnostic criteria in a controlled polysomnographic study. J Dent Res. 1996 Jan;75(1):546-52. doi: 10.1177/00220345960750010601.

    PubMed 8655758
  • Lavigne GJ, Rompre PH, Poirier G, Huard H, Kato T, Montplaisir JY. Rhythmic masticatory muscle activity during sleep in humans. J Dent Res. 2001 Feb;80(2):443-8. doi: 10.1177/00220345010800020801.

    PubMed 11332529

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing occlusal stabilization splint and Gabapentine in people with Sleep Bruxism, run by Mashhad University of Medical Sciences at 1 site in Iran.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 1 inclusion and 4 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 8 Dec 2010. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in Iran. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT01255878, which also lists 12 linked publications.

Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 8 Dec 2010.

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