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CompletedNCT03456154Updated May 20, 2021

Botox vs Occlusal Splint for Masseter Pain

A Phase 4 interventional study of Botox Injectable Product and Occlusal splint in Pain, Face, sponsored by Federal University of Pelotas. Completed at 1 site in Brazil. Open to participants aged 18 Years to 70 Years, including healthy volunteers. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2021-05-20.

Sponsored by Federal University of Pelotas · Phase 4, Interventional, and Treatment

Phase
Phase 4
Study type
Interventional
Enrollment
60
Allocation
Randomized
Ages
18 Years to 70 Years
Sex
All
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Study summary

This randomized clinical trial will compare the standard treatment (occlusal splint) and botox for the treatment of face muscular pain in adults. Fifty patients will be invited and selected, and allocated to the experimental group, according to the randomization sequence previously performed. For the splint group, a rigid splint will be worn by the patient every night. For the botox group, 60u of botox will be injected in 3 regions of the masseter muscle. Patients will be assessed before the experiment, 3 and 6 months after the beginning of the study. Oral health related quality of life, pain, and cervical neck position will be evaluated. Paired t-test and chi-square will be used for statistical analysis.

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Conditions studied

  • Pain, Face

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Who can participate

Ages eligible
18 Years to 70 Years
Sexes eligible
All
Accepts healthy volunteers
Yes

Inclusion criteria

  • Between 18 and 70 years old;
  • at least 20 teeth in the mouth;
  • occlusal stability;
  • presenting pain in face muscles.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Angle's Class III
  • Kennedy's Class II or I removable partial denture wearer;
  • Complete denture wearer;
  • Individuals that have taken any anti inflammatory drugs in the last 3 months;
  • Individuals with temporomandibular joint disorders.
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Study design

Phase
Phase 4
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomized
Intervention model
Parallel assignment
Masking
Single (Outcomes assessor)
Enrollment
60 participants (actual)

Study arms

  • Experimental
    Botox

    In this group patients will receive 3 injections of botox on each masseter (left and right), after randomization. This injection will be performed once, and the patient will be evaluated after 3 and 6 months after this day.

    Drug: Botox Injectable Product

  • Active comparator
    Occlusal splint

    In this group patients will receive an occlusal splint, which will be manufactured after taking their full mouth impression. This appliance has to be worn everyday, for 6 months, at night.

    Device: Occlusal splint

Interventions

  • DrugBotox Injectable Product

    60u will be used at 3 sites of masseter muscle, on each side of the face

  • DeviceOcclusal splint

    In this group patients will receive an occlusal splint which will be worn everyday for 6 months at night.

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What researchers measure

Primary outcomes

  1. Masticatory muscle pain

    VAS will be used to assess decrease of pain

    Time frame: baseline, 3 and 6 months

Secondary outcomes

  1. Oral health related quality of life

    OHIP 14 questionnaire will be applied

    Time frame: baseline, 3 and 6 months

  2. Cervical Position

    Modifications of cervical vertebral column position will be assessed

    Time frame: baseline, 3 and 6 months

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Study locations

1 site
  • Federal University of Pelotas
    Pelotas, Rio Grande Do Sul 96015560, Brazil
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Registry details

Key details

Study ID
NCT03456154
Lead sponsor
Federal University of Pelotas
Responsible party
Maximiliano Sergio Cenci (PhD, Federal University of Pelotas) — Principal investigator
First posted
Mar 7, 2018
Start date
Mar 15, 2018
Primary completion
Jan 15, 2021
Completion
Mar 1, 2021
Last update
May 20, 2021

Oversight

Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
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