Diffusion MRI for Quantitative Assessment of Myofascial Pain

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Sponsor
Weill Medical College of Cornell University
Study ID
NCT06892041
Status
Recruiting
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Conditions

  • Masticatory Myofascial Pain Syndrome

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
ALL
Age
18 Years - 65 Years
Healthy Volunteers
Accepted

Study Details

The purpose of this study is to assess the diagnostic accuracy of diffusion MRI for evaluation of the jaw muscles for patients with masticatory myofascial pain syndrome.

Key Dates

Start date
Sep 4, 2025
Status verified
Sep 2025
Primary completion
Jul 31, 2026
Completion
Jul 31, 2026

Study Design

Enrollment
90 participants (estimated)

Arms

  • Arm: Normal
    Subjects without masticatory myofascial pain syndrome
  • Arm: Latent/Active Pain Stage
    Subjects with latent or active masticatory myofascial pain syndrome

Primary Outcome Measure

Difference in mean diffusion MRI parameters of temporalis and masseter muscles between patients at the normal stage and those at the latent/active pain stage. [ Time Frame: Day 1 ]

Central Contacts

Locations (2)

FacilityCityStateZIPSite coordinators
New York UniversityNew YorkNew York10016
Nalini Jeet
[email protected]
212-263-0228
Els Fieremans (PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR)
Weill Cornell MedicineNew YorkNew York10065
Elizabeth Lane
[email protected]
646-962-8394
Gene Kim, PhD (PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR)

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