Cytokine and Growth Factor Changes and Correlation With Clinical Outcomes Following Acupuncture for TMD
Temporomandibular Joint Disorders
About this trial
This is an interventional basic science trial for Temporomandibular Joint Disorders
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
Signed, informed consent; females and males aged 18-64; planning on living in the area for the next 2 months; fluent in written and spoken English;
Myofascial pain with referral diagnosed according to TMD diagnostic criteria (Schiffman et al. 2014):
pain in the temporalis and masseter muscles report of familiar pain with palpation of the two muscles report of pain at a site beyond the boundary of the muscle being palpated.
Exclusion Criteria:
Traumatic facial injury or surgery on the face or jaw; currently receiving orthodontic treatment;
Systemic inflammatory disorders such as lupus, kidney failure or renal dialysis, heart disease or heart failure, chronic respiratory disease, hypertension, un- controlled diabetes, epilepsy or seizures
Hyperthyroidism; chemotherapy or radiation therapy; trigeminal neuralgia; cluster headache;
Drug or alcohol abuse; active or uncontrolled psychiatric disorders or recent (within 6 months) psychiatric hospitalization; pending pension or worker's claim/litigation; previous experience with acupuncture for TMD
Current use of NSAIDS and/or steroidal medications.
Sites / Locations
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Active Comparator
Sham Comparator
Acupuncture
Sham Acupuncture
Acupuncture treatment for TMD
Acupuncture treatment for TMD using the non-penetrating Park Sham Acupuncture Device