A Comparative Study of EMG Biofeedback and Pharmacotherapy for the Treatment of Masticatory Muscle Hyperactivity in Bruxism Patients
Launched by BENI-SUEF UNIVERSITY · Mar 19, 2025
Trial Information
Current as of April 29, 2025
Not yet recruiting
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ClinConnect Summary
This clinical trial is looking at two different ways to help people with bruxism, which is a condition where individuals grind or clench their teeth, often causing pain and discomfort. The study will compare the use of a technique called electromyography (EMG) biofeedback, which helps patients learn to relax their jaw muscles, with traditional medication for managing muscle tightness and pain. The aim is to see which method works better for reducing muscle tension in the jaw.
To participate in this study, you need to be an adult aged between 30 and 65 who has been diagnosed with mild to moderate bruxism by a dentist. You should also experience some tenderness in your jaw muscles and mild pain around your jaw joint, especially in the morning. However, certain conditions may prevent you from joining, such as recent Botox treatments, advanced gum disease, or if you are pregnant. If you decide to participate, you will receive specific treatments and be monitored throughout the study to help improve your symptoms.
Gender
ALL
Eligibility criteria
- Inclusion Criteria:
- • Twenty adult subjects with definite mild to moderate bruxism examined by a dentist prior to the study.
- • Tenderness of masticatory muscles on palpation grade one and two according to the digital palpating scale
- • Mild to moderate myofascial pain around the temporomandibular joint causing discomfort in the morning.
- Exclusion Criteria:
- • Took any Botox or PRP injection treatment for this condition for the last six months
- • Had any advanced periodontal disease.
- • Any intraoral fixed splints.
- • Pregnancy.
- • Under psychiatric care.
- • Parkinson
- • Have any visual or auditory impairment.
- • Any cervical posture abnormalities.
About Beni Suef University
Beni-Suef University is a prominent academic institution in Egypt dedicated to advancing medical research and clinical trials aimed at improving healthcare outcomes. With a strong emphasis on innovation and collaboration, the university fosters a multidisciplinary approach to research, engaging faculty, students, and healthcare professionals in the pursuit of scientific knowledge. The institution is committed to adhering to the highest ethical standards and regulatory guidelines, ensuring that all clinical trials conducted under its auspices are designed to enhance patient care and contribute to the global body of medical research. Through its initiatives, Beni-Suef University aims to translate research findings into practical applications that benefit communities locally and internationally.
Contacts
Jennifer Cobb
Immunology at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Locations
Giza, , Egypt
Patients applied
Trial Officials
Sara Abdullah mohamed elsamahy, PhD
Principal Investigator
Lecturer
Mohamed Farouk Abdel-Latif, PhD
Principal Investigator
Lecturer
Amal Ahmed Mohamed Morsi, PhD
Principal Investigator
Lecturer
Wafaa Atef Abd Allah, PhD
Principal Investigator
Lecturer
Myassar Ayman Amine, M.Sc
Principal Investigator
Ass. Lecturer
Timeline
First submit
Trial launched
Trial updated
Estimated completion
Not reported