U.S., Nov. 20 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07237087) titled 'Masseter Muscle Stiffness After Heat Application and Percussion Therapy' on Nov. 14.
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 ...