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Pilot Study on Dry Needling for Pain Relief and Improved Mouth Function in Oral Sub-Mucous Fibrosis

Effects of Dry Needling on Pain, Functional Limitations and Mouth Opening in Patients with Oral Sub-Mucous Fibrosis- A Pilot Study - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2024/12/078643
Enrollment
12
Registered
2024-12-27
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-02-03

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

Conditions

Health Condition 1: L99- Other disorders of skin and subcutaneous tissue in diseases classified elsewhere

Interventions

Intervention1: Dry Needling: Dry Needling therapy will be given alternate days for 3 times for 1 week Control Intervention1: NIL: NIl

Sponsors

KAHER institute of physiotherapy
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Patients willing to participate, between the age group of 18-60 years of all the genders Diagnosed by OSMF grades 1 and 2 by the dentists. Mouth range of motion up to 35 to 25 mm.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: All the red flags to dry needling Any coexisting infections around the face and neck, TMJ arthritis, occlusive disorders, fibromyalgia, or any neurologic disorder such as trigeminal neuralgia. Any systemic sickness or simultaneous condition that could affect the orofacial area and interfere with the study protocol. Injuries, use of anticoagulants or medications for circulation issues, metal allergies, and individuals with cognitive or communicative impairments that can impede the gathering of essential data

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
To assess pain intensity using visual analog scale To assess mouth function limitations:The jaw functional limitations scales (JFLS-20) To assess the mouth range of motion using Vernier caliperTimepoint: Day 1 pre and post

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
NilTimepoint: Nil

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Peeyoosha Gurudut

KAHER Institute Of Physiotherapy

peeyooshagurudut@klekipt.edu.in9844821355

Outcome results

None listed

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