Temporomandibular disorders
Conditions
Interventions
Acupuncture Group:Acupuncture
Sponsors
Hangzhou TCM Hospital Affiliated to Zhejiang Chinese Medical University
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 70 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Diagnosed with temporomandibular disorders according to Diagnostic Criteria for Temporomandibular Disorders (DC/TMD); 2. visual analogue scale (VAS) score >= 4; 3.Aged 18-70 and can cooperate with treatment and examination; 4.First onset and have not received any therapy for six months; 5. Voluntarily participate in this study, insist on completing the entire treatment process, and sign the informed consent.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. A history of temporomandibular joint trauma or surgery; 2. Temporomandibular tumors, autoimmune bone, and joint system diseases; 3. Combined with serious underlying diseases (heart, lung, liver, kidney dysfunction), or other serious life-threatening diseases; 4. Taking certain drugs (antidepressant, antischizophrenia, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications and muscle relaxants); 5. Special populations (pregnant women, patients with coagulopathies); 6. Have other diseases and factors that are not compatible with treatment.
Design outcomes
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Thickness of masticatory muscle;Muscle area of masticatory muscle;Masticatory muscle signal intensity ratio;Visual Analogue Scale, VAS;Pressure Pain Threshold, PPT;Maximum active mouth opening,MMO; | — |
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Clinical efficacy rate; | — |
Countries
China
Contacts
Public ContactYu Jing
Hangzhou TCM Hospital Affiliated to Zhejiang Chinese Medical University
Outcome results
None listed