Clinical trials: Masseter
Bite Force, Stainless-steel Crown
Bite Force Recovery Following Pediatric Full Crown Restorations
A component of masticatory function is bite force. Dental caries is one factor that contributes to poor dental health, which has an overall negative influence on quality of life.
- Conditions
- Bite Force, Stainless-steel Crown, Masseter Muscle
- Trial name
- NCT07786805
- Testing
- Preformed BioFlx Crown, Preformed Stainless Steel Crown
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Tanta University
Maxillar Hypoplasia
Evaluation of Masticatory Muscle Activity in Pediatric Patients Undergoing Rapid Maxillary Expansion
Transverse maxillary constriction is a malocclusion that subsists when the distance between the upper first molars palatal cuspids is lower than the distance between the lower first molars vestibular center fossae.
- Trial name
- NCT05820438
- Testing
- Electromyography
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 34 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pavia
Temporomandibular Joint Disorders, Myofascial Pain
Comparison of the Efficacy of Dry Needling, Ischemic Compression, and Cross Taping on Masseter Myofascial Pain
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.
- Trial name
- NCT06606041
- Testing
- Dry Needling, Ischemic Compression, Cross Tapes
- Where
- 2 sites in Portugal, Spain
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- University of Coimbra
Myofascial Pain Syndromes
Effect of Lidocaine and Ozone in Injection for Myofascial Pain
Myofascial pain syndrome (MPS) is a chronic soft tissue rheumatism characterized by tense, painful muscle bands, known as trigger points, located within the muscle or fascia.
- Trial name
- NCT06768281
- Testing
- Headache Impact Test-6 (HIT-6), Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), Visual Analogue Score (VAS)
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Yağmur Malkoc
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
Bruxism, Bruxism, Sleep
Effect of Marjoram, Vetiver, and Lavender Oil in the Treatment of Bruxism
The aim of this study was to investigate the possible effects of the use of lavender, marjoram and vetiver oil via inhalation and/or massage application on the treatment of bruxism.
- Conditions
- Bruxism, Bruxism, Sleep, Bruxism, Sleep-Related
- Trial name
- NCT07665398
- Testing
- Aromatherapy with Essential Oil Blend (Lavender, Marjoram, Vetiver), Carrier Oil (Sesame Oil)
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 64 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Necmettin Erbakan University
Neck Pain
Masseter Thickness, Bruxism, and Oral Behaviors in Chronic Neck Pain
A total of 30 patients aged 18-65 years who present with chronic non-specific neck pain and 30 healthy volunteers will be included in the study.
- Trial name
- NCT06874816
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Beylikduzu State Hospital
Myofascial Pain Syndrome
Comparative Efficacy of PRP and Dry Needling in Management of Trigger Points in Masseter Muscle in MPS Patients
Title: Comparative Efficacy of Platelet Rich Plasma injection and Dry Needling in management of trigger points in masseter muscle in Myofascial Pain Syndrome patients.
- Trial name
- NCT04286880
- Testing
- PRP injection, Dry needling
- Where
- India
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Postgraduate Institute of Dental Sciences Rohtak
Masseter Muscle Activity, Anterior Temporalis Muscle Activity
Orthodontic Clear Aligners Vs Conventional Fixed Appliance's Impact on Muscular Activities Among Adults Using SEMG (Surface Electromyography)
This clinical trial goal is to evaluate the difference in masticatory activities in adult patients treated with clear aligners compared to conventional fixed appliances treatment.
- Trial name
- NCT06699290
- Where
- Saudi Arabia
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Riyadh Elm University
Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction
MASSETER MUSCLE EVALUATION AFTER TEMPOROMANDIBULAR JOINT ARTHROCENTESIS
ULTRASONOGRAPHIC AND ELASTOGRAPHIC EVALUATION OF THE MASSETER MUSCLE AFTER TEMPOROMANDIBULAR JOINT ARTHROCENTESIS
- Trial name
- TMJ (NCT07744100)
- Testing
- TEMPOROMANDIBULAR JOINT ARTHROCENTESIS
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- sema kaya
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
Bruxism, Bruxism, Sleep-Related
Effect of Night Guard Use on Masseter Muscle Thickness in Children With Bruxism
This prospective study aims to evaluate the clinical findings of bruxism and masseter muscle thickness in children aged 10-12 years using ultrasonography, and to assess the effects of night guard use on these parameters over time.
- Trial name
- NCT07548502
- Testing
- Occlusal Splint (Night Guard)
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Nigde Omer Halisdemir University
Myalgia, Myofascial Pain
Masseter Myofascial Pain Relief Following an Intra-muscular Injection With Botulinum Toxin Type A.
Investigating the effect of a single intramuscular injection with botulinum toxin (BTX) compared to NaCl in patients with jaw muscle myalgia.
- Trial name
- NCT04426123
- Testing
- Botulinum toxin type A, saline solution
- Volunteers
- 48 people
- Sponsor
- Region Örebro County
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
Healthy Volunteers
Reliability of a Masseter Muscle Prominence Scale and Lower Facial Shape Classification
This study will evaluate the inter-rater and intra-rater reliability of a Masseter Muscle Prominence Scale for evaluating a patient's muscle prominence and a Lower Shape Classification for evaluating a patient's lower facial…
- Trial name
- NCT01821534
- Testing
- No Intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 201 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Allergan
Masseter, Ultrasonography
Masseter Muscle Thickness and Craniofacial Skeletal Patterns
Facial morphology is influenced by hard and soft tissues, including bone and muscle. While numerous factors can lead to changes in bone tissue, soft tissues such as muscle also have an important influence.
- Conditions
- Masseter, Ultrasonography, Malocclusions, Cephalometry
- Trial name
- NCT06870084
- Testing
- Ultrasonography, Lateral cephalometric radiography, Facial photograph
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 101 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Kutahya Health Sciences University
Myofascial Pain Syndrome (MPS), Masticatory Muscle Pain
EMG-Based Evaluation of Occlusal Splint and Masseter Botox Effects on Head and Neck Muscles
This randomized controlled clinical trial aims to evaluate the individual and combined effects of occlusal splint therapy and botulinum toxin type A (BTX-A) injections into the masseter muscle on the activity of head and neck…
- Trial name
- NCT07082972
- Testing
- Botulinum toxin injection, Occlusal splint, Botulinum toxin + Occlusal splint combined
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 56 people
- Sponsor
- Istanbul University
Hyperactive Masseter Muscle
Evaluation the Efficacy of Zinc on Botulinum Toxin A Injection
This clinical trial seeks to investigate a promising new approach to enhance the effectiveness and duration of Botulinum Toxin A (BTX-A) for the treatment of hyperactive masseter muscles.
- Trial name
- BTX-A (NCT07270042)
- Testing
- BOTOX 100U in normal saline with zinc
- Where
- Syria
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Latakia 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
TMD
Masticatory Muscle Activity in Patients With Pain-related Temporomandibular Disorders
The aim of this study was to evaluate masticatory muscle electrical activity in patients with pain-related and pain-free temporomandibular disorders (TMD) as well as in subjects with no TMD.
- Trial name
- NCT04409067
- Testing
- electromyography
- Where
- Poland
- Volunteers
- 90 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Pomeranian Medical University Szczecin