At a glance
ClinicalIndex Comparison RecordStandardized by ClinicalIndex from the ClinicalTrials.gov record · verify against the source.
Topical Capsaicin Versus Diclofenac for Chronic Temporomandibular Joint-Related Pain: A Randomized, Prospective, Single-Blind Clinical Trial
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Capsaicin Topical Cream and Diclofenac 1% Topical for Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD) and Temporomandibular Pain. Completed, enrolled 50 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to compare the effectiveness and safety of topical capsaicin cream and topical diclofenac gel in women with chronic temporomandibular joint-related pain. The main questions it aims to answer are: * Does topical capsaicin reduce pain intensity more effectively than topical diclofenac? * Do the treatments improve jaw function, pressure pain threshold, and neuropathic pain symptoms? Researchers will compare topical capsaicin cream with topical diclofenac gel to evaluate differences in pain relief and functional improvement. Participants will: * Apply the assigned topical medication four times daily for 7 days * Attend clinical examinations and pain assessments at baseline, Day 8, and Month 1 * Complete pain-related questionnaires and functional jaw measurements during follow-up visits
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Topical capsaicin cream applied four times daily over the temporomandibular joint region for 7 days.
Topical diclofenac diethylammonium gel applied four times daily over the temporomandibular joint region for 7 days.