Health Condition 1: K135- Oral submucous fibrosis
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Electro-acupuncture: Needle with diameter of 0.25mm will be inserted perpendicularly with the depth of 10mm - 16.7mm approx. at 11 acupoints present in face hands and legs and electric
Sponsors
Dr S Priyanka
Dr Shodan M
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Oral sub-mucous fibrosis patients suffer from severe burning sensations, dry mouth, pain, taste disorders, tongue mobility limitations less than 35mm, trismus, dysphagia, and altered tone.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: A history of bleeding disorder, acupuncture treatment, pregnant or lactating women and subjects with wounds/ tumour in the area of needling.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1) To evaluate pain score 0-10, mouth opening and burning sensation of mouth score 0-10 2) To compare the effect of electro-acupuncture intervention along with conventional treatment and only conventional treatment. Timepoint: Every week for 1month and at the end of 2nd month | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| To compare the effectiveness of pain and mouth opening between Grade I, Grade II and Grade III oral sub-mucous fibrosis patients in experimental and control group.Timepoint: 2months;To assess the patient acceptance score 0-10 and satisfaction score 0-10 of electro-acupuncture as an alternate therapy.Timepoint: At the end of 1st month | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDr S Priyanka
Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara College Of Dental Sciences And Hospital
Outcome results
None listed