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How effective are diclofenac patches on the skin for treating pain from Myofascial pain dysfunction syndrome?

Efficacy of transdermal diclofenac patches in management of pain associated with Myofascial pain dysfunction syndrome

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Phase 4
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2024/05/067131
Enrollment
20
Registered
2024-05-09
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2024-07-22

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Health Condition 1: M958- Other specified acquired deformities of musculoskeletal system

Interventions

Intervention1: Transdermal Diclofenac patches: The study will be conducted in the department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Yenepoya Dental college and hospital after getting ethical clearance from t

Sponsors

Harshini M
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1.Patients who were clinically diagnosed with MPDS according to Laskin’s criteria 2.Systemically healthy individuals 3.Patients who are conscious and co-operative and are able to give the Visual Analog Score (VAS)

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Patients with: 1.Missing teeth 2.Grossly decayed teeth 3.Allergy to diclofenac or any other NSAIDs 4.Any systemic and connective tissue disorders 5.Undergoing treatment with other NSAIDs or any other analgesics during the study period 6.Gastritis 7.Pregnant women 8.Trauma/Malignancy of the maxillofacial region

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Reduction in pain will be assessed using Visual analog scoreTimepoint: Reduction in pain will be assessed using Visual analog score at baseline and 7th day after intervention

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Efficacy in Management of painTimepoint: Reduction in pain score will be assessed for determining the efficacy at baseline & 7th day

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactHarshini M

Yenepoya Dental College

veenaomr@gmail.com9845010856

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026