Myorelaxant effect of bee venom topical skin application in patients with RDC/TMD Ia and RDC/TMD Ib: a randomized, double blinded study

Biomed Res Int. 2014:2014:296053. doi: 10.1155/2014/296053. Epub 2014 Jun 24.

Abstract

The aim of the study was the evaluation of myorelaxant action of bee venom (BV) ointment compared to placebo. Parallel group, randomized double blinded trial was performed. Experimental group patients were applying BV for 14 days, locally over masseter muscles, during 3-minute massage. Placebo group patients used vaseline for massage. Muscle tension was measured twice (TON1 and TON2) in rest muscle tonus (RMT) and maximal muscle contraction (MMC) on both sides, right and left, with Easy Train Myo EMG (Schwa-medico, Version 3.1). Reduction of muscle tonus was statistically relevant in BV group and irrelevant in placebo group. VAS scale reduction was statistically relevant in both groups: BV and placebo. Physiotherapy is an effective method for myofascial pain treatment, but 0,0005% BV ointment gets better relief in muscle tension reduction and analgesic effect. This trial is registered with Clinicaltrials.gov NCT02101632.

Publication types

  • Randomized Controlled Trial
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Administration, Topical
  • Adult
  • Bee Venoms / administration & dosage*
  • Bee Venoms / pharmacology
  • Bee Venoms / therapeutic use*
  • Double-Blind Method
  • Electromyography
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Masseter Muscle / drug effects
  • Masseter Muscle / physiology
  • Muscle Relaxation / drug effects*
  • Muscle Tonus / drug effects
  • Muscle Tonus / physiology
  • Pain Measurement
  • Placebos
  • Rest / physiology
  • Skin / drug effects*
  • Temporomandibular Joint Disorders / drug therapy*
  • Temporomandibular Joint Disorders / physiopathology*
  • Young Adult

Substances

  • Bee Venoms
  • Placebos

Associated data

  • ClinicalTrials.gov/NCT02101632