NCT07237087 Masseter Muscle Stiffness After Heat Application and Percussion Therapy
| NCT ID | NCT07237087 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | University of Zurich |
| Condition | Healthy Participants |
| Study Type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Enrollment | 40 participants |
| Start Date | 2025-11-15 |
| Primary Completion | 2026-03-31 |
Eligibility & Interventions
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What to Expect as a Participant
You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.
This trial targets 40 participants in total. It began in 2025-11-15 with a primary completion date of 2026-03-31.
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Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the changes in the stiffness of the masseter muscle (a jaw muscle) before and after two types of treatment: applying commercial heat pads or using a commercial massage gun. We will measure the muscle stiffness on the surface of the muscle using a special ultrasound probe, with a method called shear wave elastography. When this muscle is too stiff, it's often linked to jaw pain and problems with the jaw joint - a condition known as Temporomandibular Disorder (TMD). The goal is to find better treatment options for people with TMD and to collect data using this imaging technique.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Willingness to participate to the study * Signed written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Inability to follow procedures or insufficient knowledge of project language, inability to give consent * a history of drug ingestion within the past week (e.g. pain relievers, muscle relaxants, botox and anti-inflammatory drugs) * systemic diseases * Contraindications listed on the massage-gun instruction manual systemic and related to the use on the masseter area.
Contact & Investigator
Mutlu Özcan, Prof. Dr. med. dent.
STUDY CHAIR
University of Zurich
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT07237087 clinical trial?
This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, studying Healthy Participants. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
Is NCT07237087 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT07237087 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at vera.colombo@zzm.uzh.ch for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT07237087 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Zurich, Switzerland.
Who is sponsoring the NCT07237087 clinical trial?
NCT07237087 is sponsored by University of Zurich. The principal investigator is Mutlu Özcan, Prof. Dr. med. dent. at University of Zurich. The trial plans to enroll 40 participants.