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Trial reportMedicina oral, patologia oral y cirugia bucal2018

Randomized, double-blind study comparing percutaneous electrolysis and dry needling for the management of temporomandibular myofascial pain.

R Lopez-Martos, L-M Gonzalez-Perez, P Ruiz-Canela-Mendez, F-J Urresti-Lopez, J-L Gutierrez-Perez, P Infante-Cossio

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Trial report in Medicina oral, patologia oral y cirugia bucal, 2018. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to 4 registered trials, which are not on this map. Cited by 26 papers, 3 of them syntheses that pooled it.

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26citing papers in PubMed, 3 pooled it
2.4field-weighted citation impact, top 12% of its field
1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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2 · The registry

The trial behind it

Trials whose registry record cites this paper, or whose number appears in the abstract. A trial that started after this paper was published is citing it as background, not reporting it.

NCT04334772 nacompletednot on this mapstarted 2020, after this paper: background citation

Effectiveness of Percutaneous Microelectrolysis and Stretching Exercises on Agility, Strength, and Knee Joint Range in Hamstring Tightness in Athletes

TypeinterventionalSponsorQuiropraxia y EquilibrioRan2020 to 2021Enrolled30ConditionsHamstring ContracturesArmsMuscle belly Microelectrolysis, Tendon Microelectrolysis, Stretching exercises
NCT05618938 nacompletednot on this mapstarted 2022, after this paper: background citation

Effects of Rocabado's Approach Versus Kraus Exercise Therapy on Pain and Disability in Patients With Temporomandibular Dysfunction

TypeinterventionalSponsorRiphah International UniversityRan2022 to 2023Enrolled40ConditionsTemporomandibular DysfunctionArmsRocabado's approach, Kraus exercises
NCT06713200 nacompletednot on this mapstarted 2024, after this paper: background citation

Effectiveness of Percutaneous Electrolysis in Subacute and Early Chronic Medial Gastrocnemius Muscle Injuries: A Single-Blinded Randomized Clinical Trial.

TypeinterventionalSponsorUniversity of SalamancaRan2024 to 2025Enrolled75ConditionsMuscle Injury, FibrosisArmsHigh intensity percutaneous electrolysis, Low intensity Percutaneous Electrolysis, Simulated Percutaneous Electrolysis
NCT07351331 nacompletednot on this mapstarted 2024, after this paper: background citation

The Effectiveness of Intratissue Percutaneous Electrolysis in the Shortening of the Flexor Hallucis Brevis Caused by Myofascial Pain Syndrome. A Pre-post Study.

TypeinterventionalSponsorCamilo Jose Cela UniversityRan2024 to 2025Enrolled40ConditionsMyofascial Pain Syndrome (MPS)ArmsIntratissue Percutaneous Electroly, dry needling
3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

26 citing papers in PubMed, 3 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 54 citations in OpenAlex.

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  20. Bioelectricity in dental medicine: a narrative review.Biomedical engineering online · 2024
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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

6 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

R Lopez-MartosDepartment of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Virgen del Rocio University Hospital, Av. Manuel Siurot s/n, 41013 Seville, Spain, lumigon@telefonica.net.
L-M Gonzalez-Perez
P Ruiz-Canela-Mendez
F-J Urresti-Lopez
J-L Gutierrez-Perez
P Infante-Cossio
Hospital Universitario Virgen del Rocío · ES

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundTo assess whether the techniques of percutaneous needle electrolysis (PNE) and deep dry needling (DDN) used on trigger points (TrP) of lateral pterygoid muscle (LPM) can significantly reduce pain and improve function in patients with myofascial pain syndrome (MPS) compared to a control group treated with a sham needling procedure (SNP). MATERIAL AND

methodsSixty patients diagnosed with MPS in the LPM were selected and randomly assigned to one of three groups. The PNE group received electrolysis to the LPM via transcutaneous puncture. The DDN group received a deep puncture to the TrP without the introduction of any substance. In the SNP group, pressure was applied to the skin without penetration. Procedures were performed once per week for 3 consecutive weeks. Clinical evaluation was performed before treatment, and on days 28, 42 and 70 after treatment.

resultsStatistically significant differences (p <0.01) were measured for the PNE and DDN groups with respect to pain reduction at rest, during chewing, and for maximum interincisal opening (MIO). Values for the PNE group showed significantly earlier improvement. Differences for PNE and DDN groups with respect to SNP group were significant (p <0.05) up to day 70. Evaluation of efficacy as reported by the patient and observer was better for PNE and DDN groups. No adverse events were observed for either of the techniques.

conclusionsPNE and DDN of the LPM showed greater pain reduction efficacy and improved MIO compared to SNP. Improvement was noted earlier in the PNE group than in the DDN group.

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Acupuncture TherapyElectric Stimulation TherapyAdolescentAdultAgedDouble-Blind MethodElectrolysisFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedMyofascial Pain SyndromesNeedlesPterygoid MusclesSpainTrigger Points

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PMID29924769
PMCPMC6051683
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