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NCT06892041 Diffusion MRI for Quantitative Assessment of Myofascial Pain

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NCT ID NCT06892041
Status Recruiting
Phase
Sponsor Weill Medical College of Cornell University
Condition Masticatory Myofascial Pain Syndrome
Study Type OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment 90 participants
Start Date 2025-09-04
Primary Completion 2026-07

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age 65 Years
Study Type OBSERVATIONAL

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What to Expect as a Participant

This is an observational study. You will not receive an experimental treatment; researchers will collect data based on your existing condition or standard treatment.

This trial targets 90 participants in total. It began in 2025-09-04 with a primary completion date of 2026-07.

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Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to assess the diagnostic accuracy of diffusion MRI for evaluation of the jaw muscles for patients with masticatory myofascial pain syndrome.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Men and women 18-65 years of age * Ability to give informed consent * Symptoms meeting criteria for normal or latent/active temporomandibular myofascial pain Exclusion Criteria: * Contraindications to MRI scanning including severe obesity or difficulty in laying in a supine position, intracranial clips, metal implants, external metallic devices/objects/clips within 10mm of the head, suspected or confirmed metal in the eyes (history of welding or similar activity), claustrophobia, cardiac pacemaker or pacing wires * Pregnancy or breast feeding * Traumatic injury of masticatory muscles or temporomandibular joint within last 12 months * Mandibular fracture within last 12 months * Initiation of additional treatment of myofascial pain within the past 1 month * Received masseter Botox within the last 4 months

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Elizabeth Lane

✉ ell2032@med.cornell.edu

📞 646-962-8394

Principal Investigator

Gene Kim, PhD

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Weill Medical College of Cornell University

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT06892041 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, up to 65 Years, studying Masticatory Myofascial Pain Syndrome. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

Is NCT06892041 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT06892041 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at ell2032@med.cornell.edu for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT06892041 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at New York, United States, New York, United States.

Who is sponsoring the NCT06892041 clinical trial?

NCT06892041 is sponsored by Weill Medical College of Cornell University. The principal investigator is Gene Kim, PhD at Weill Medical College of Cornell University. The trial plans to enroll 90 participants.

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