Clinical trials: Masseter
Healthy Participants
Masseter Muscle Stiffness After Heat Application and Percussion Therapy
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the changes in the stiffness of the masseter muscle (a jaw muscle) before and after two types of treatment: applying commercial heat pads or using a commercial massage gun.
- Trial name
- NCT07237087
- Testing
- massage gun, heat treatment
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Zurich
TMD
Low Level Laser Therapy Versus Pharmacotherapy in in Improving Masticatory Muscle Pain
tempromandibuar disorders are a group of heterogenous pathologies affecting temporomandibular joint,muscles or both.in more than 90%of cases muscles are the origin of pain.TMDs cause pain,movement disability and deficit in…
- Trial name
- NCT01659372
- Testing
- low level laser therapy, Naproxen
- Where
- 2 sites in Iran
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Shahid Beheshti University
Anxiety
Investigation of the Effect of Body Mass Index and Anxiety on Masseter Muscle Thickness on Ultrasonography
The aim of this study is to determine the effect of body mass index (BMI) and anxiety on masseter muscle thickness by using ultrasonography.
- Trial name
- NCT06113822
- Testing
- ultrasonography
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 5 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Oguzhan Deveci
Acute Apical Periodontitis of Pulpal Origin
Assessment of Masseter Muscle With Ultrasonography
In teeth that remain decayed for a long time, the muscles in that area atrophy because the patient cannot use the decayed area much. As a result, muscle length and mass decrease.
- Trial name
- NCT06734559
- Testing
- Patients who have not antibiotic treatment for acute apical periodontitis in the last month and have not taken any anti-inflammatory medication in the past 24 hours., patients who have not acute apical periodontitis
- Where
- 2 sites in Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Harran University
Electromyography, Exercise
Investigation of the Instant Effect of Rocabado Exercise
The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) or jaw joint is a bilateral hinge joint formed by the fusion of the temporal bone and mandible, which provides complex movements necessary for basic functions such as eating, swallowing, speaking…
- Conditions
- Electromyography, Exercise, Temporomandibular Joint Disc Displacement
- Trial name
- NCT06949332
- Testing
- electromyography
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 35 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Sultan Abdulhamid Han Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
Centric Occlusion - Centric Relation Discrepancy (Disorder)
Evaluation of Masseter and Anterior Temporalis Muscles Activity After Locating Centric Relation
Statement of the Problem: To create optimum maxillomandibular relationships, ease discomfort, and restore function, occlusal devices are used, therefore, these devices are of great importance in the field of prosthodontics.
- Trial name
- NCT06095856
- Testing
- Leaf Gauge, Lucia Jig, Kois Deprogrammer
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 25 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
Molar Incisor Hypomineralization
The Effect of Molar Incisor Hypomineralisation on the Stomatognathic System
This study aims to examine whether children with Molar Incisor Hypomineralization (MIH) are more likely to have problems with the jaw joint and chewing muscles.
- Trial name
- NCT06951139
- Testing
- Ultrasound and Shear Wave Elastography
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 84 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ozge Gungor
Pain
Assessment of Peripheral GABA Receptors for Local Pain Relief
The effect of peripheral GABAA receptor activation on pain and sensitivity in healthy human subjects has never been investigated.
- Trial name
- NCT02928328
- Testing
- GABA oral solution, Intramuscular GABA, Pain modulation
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 90 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Aalborg University
Asymptomatic Condition
Effect of Osteopathic Technique on Maximum Mouth Opening Width, Masseter Muscle Tone and Stiffness
The purpose of this study is to assess the effect of compression and decompression thecnique on the temporomandibular joint on maximum mouth opening width, masseter muscle tone and stiffness in asymptomatic adults, compared with…
- Trial name
- NCT07670832
- Testing
- Osteopathic Intervention Techniques
- Where
- Portugal
- Volunteers
- 32 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Escola Superior de Tecnologia da Saúde do Porto
Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD), Bruxism
Behavioral Interventions for Controlling Oral Behaviors
Ecological momentary assessment (EMA) interventions via mobile devices can be implemented to monitor an individual's negative health behaviors in real-time, increase awareness, and assist patients in overting those behaviors.
- Conditions
- Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD), Bruxism, Masseter
- Trial name
- NCT07022795
- Testing
- Educational video combined with daily surveys, Educational video only
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 32 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Toronto
TMD, Masticatory Muscle Pain
Pain, Central Sensitization and Psychoemotional State in Patients With Chronic Masticatory Muscle Pain
The aim of this study is to investigate the relationship of psychological aspects, selected blood parameters, pain, central sensitization, and muscle electromyography activity in patients with chronic masticatory muscle pain.
- Trial name
- NCT05676827
- Testing
- Diagnostic Criteria for Temporomandibular Disorders Clinical Examination, Blood test
- Where
- Poland
- Volunteers
- 102 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Wroclaw Medical University
Pain, Postoperative
Investigating Temporalis and Masseter Botox Injection Before Orthognathic Surgery to Improve Postoperative Pain
Jaw surgery has become a very successful way to improve the appearance and functional needs of patients. Like any surgery, jaw surgery comes with a host of possible issues that patients may experience during their recovery.
- Trial name
- NCT04794504
- Testing
- Botox 100 UNT Injection, 0.9% Saline Injection
- Volunteers
- 64 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Kingsway Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Myofacial Pain Syndrome, Local Myalgia
Effect of Occlusal Splint on Head and Neck Muscles in Patients With Bruxism and Myofascial Pain
The study group will be selected from patients who previously presented with various temporomandibular disorder (TMD) complaints to the "Temporomandibular Disorders Clinic" of the Department of Complete and Removable Dentures at…
- Conditions
- Myofacial Pain Syndrome, Local Myalgia, Masticatory Muscle Pain, Bruxism
- Trial name
- NCT07090551
- Testing
- occlusal splint therapy
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istanbul University
University Students
Temporomandibular Disorders and Balance Performance
This study aims to investigate the relationship of the temporomandibular joint with head posture, pressure pain threshold, and body balance.
- Trial name
- NCT06891859
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 90 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Bandırma Onyedi Eylül University
Sleep Bruxism, Adult
Clinical Condition and Sleep Quality Factors Associated With Sleep Bruxism in Adults.
This cross-sectional study will evaluate the association between sociodemographic, occupational, clinical conditions, psychological (sense of coherence), sleep quality variables and SB diagnosed by PSG, the gold standard exam…
- Trial name
- NCT04015349
- Testing
- Polysomnography
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 240 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Federal University of Pelotas
Arterial Stiffness, Oral Health
Predication of Arterial Stiffness in Healthy Adults by Oral Health and Chewing Assessments
INN.oral.HEALTH is an sub-study embedded in the Innsbruck Health Promotion Program (INN.HEALTH). The study investigates whether oral health, oral structure, and oral function provide additional information for understanding…
- Conditions
- Arterial Stiffness, Oral Health, Mastication, Deglutition
- Trial name
- INNoralHEALTH (NCT07736222)
- Testing
- Dentition and Occlusal Status Assessment, Oral Health Assessment Tool, Maximum Bite Force Measurement
- Where
- Austria
- Volunteers
- 750 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- VASCage GmbH
TMJ Disc Disorder, Ultrasound Therapy; Complications
Ultrasound-Guided Vs Non-Guided Prolotherapy for Internal Derangement of Temporomandibular Joint. a Randomized Clinical Trial
Ultrasound Guided Versus Non-Guided Prolotherapy for Treatment of Internal Derangement of Temporomandibular joint. Rationale for conducting the research: The most critical cause for guided prolotherapy is to specify the accurate…
- Conditions
- TMJ Disc Disorder, Ultrasound Therapy; Complications, TMJ, Prolotherapy
- Trial name
- NCT05627830
- Testing
- Prolotherapy
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 22 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
Fibromyalgia
Tension-Type Headache and Masseter Thickness in Fibromyalgia
This study aims to investigate the relationship between tension-type headaches and masseter muscle thickness in women with fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) and to explore the potential for new therapeutic approaches in the treatment…
- Trial name
- NCT06713278
- Testing
- masseter muscle thickness measurement, scales
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 94 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ankara City Hospital Bilkent
Masseter Muscle, Ultrasonographic
Masseter Muscle Thickness in Individuals With Chronic Neck Pain
The primary objective of our study is to compare the thickness of the masseter muscle, measured by ultrasound, in individuals with chronic neck pain to that of healthy individuals.
- Conditions
- Masseter Muscle, Ultrasonographic, Chronic Neck Pain
- Trial name
- NCT07468786
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 90 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hasan Kalyoncu University
Smartphone Addiction, Masseter Muscle Hypertrophy
Investigating the Effects of Smartphone Use on the Masseter Muscle
The aim of this study was to determine the short- and long-term effects of smartphone use on the masseter muscle. In the short term, to investigate whether repetitive thumb movements during phone use will cause a spontaneous…
- Conditions
- Smartphone Addiction, Masseter Muscle Hypertrophy, Masseter Muscle Spasm
- Trial name
- NCT06408766
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 105 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Bandırma Onyedi Eylül University