Magnesium Sulphate Injection in Treatment of Myofascial Trigger Points

Summary

This is a prospective, single- center, randomized (1:1) clinical trial comparing the effectiveness of magnesium sulphate injections in treatment of myofascial trigger points in the masseter muscle versus the saline injection.

Timeline

Start

2021-02-20

Primary completion

2021-08-20

Completion

2021-09-01

Publications

• Background Yilmaz O, Sivrikaya EC, Taskesen F, Pirpir C, Ciftci S. Comparison of the Efficacy of Botulinum Toxin, Local Anesthesia, and Platelet-Rich Plasma Injections in Patients With Myofascial Trigger Points in the Masseter Muscle. J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2021 Jan;79(1):88.e1-88.e9. doi: 10.1016/j.joms.2020.09.013. Epub 2020 Sep 14.
• Background Yousef AA, Al-deeb AE. A double-blinded randomised controlled study of the value of sequential intravenous and oral magnesium therapy in patients with chronic low back pain with a neuropathic component. Anaesthesia. 2013 Mar;68(3):260-6. doi: 10.1111/anae.12107. Epub 2012 Dec 17.
• Background Sakalys D, Rokicki JP, Januzis G, Kubilius R. Plasma rich in growth factors injection effectiveness for myofascial pain treatment in masticatory muscles. Randomised controlled trial. J Oral Rehabil. 2020 Jul;47(7):796-801. doi: 10.1111/joor.12973. Epub 2020 Apr 21.
• Refahee SM, Mahrous AI, Shabaan AA. Clinical efficacy of magnesium sulfate injection in the treatment of masseter muscle trigger points: a randomized clinical study. BMC Oral Health. 2022 Sep 19;22(1):408. doi: 10.1186/s12903-022-02452-3.

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