Effect of Progressive Neck Motor Control Exercises on Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction

Last updated: January 27, 2025
Sponsor: Karadeniz Technical University
Overall Status: Active - Recruiting

Phase

N/A

Condition

Oral Facial Pain

Treatment

Patient education

Progressive neck motor control exercise therapy

Clinical Study ID

NCT06148818
2023/15
  • Ages 18-55
  • All Genders
  • Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Study Summary

The primary aim of this study was to investigate the effects of progressive neck motor control exercises on craniocervical pain, posture, function and kinesiophobia in different types of temporomandibular dysfunction. The secondary aim of the study was to examine the differences between the effects of progressive neck motor control exercises on different types of temporomandibular dysfunction.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  • 18 to 55 years old,

  • Temporomandibular joint-related complaints for at least 3 months,

  • Temporomandibular dysfunction is diagnosed as a result of clinical and radiologicalevaluation by the dentist,

  • Neck pain of 3 or more according to the numeric pain scale

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Cognitive problems,

  • The one with the splint,

  • Those who have used painkillers or muscle relaxants for temporomandibulardysfunction complaints in the last 1 week,

  • With any systematic joint or muscle disease (e.g. fibromyalgia, rheumatoidarthritis),

  • Those with serious systemic diseases,

  • Any neurological disorder (e.g. trigeminal neuralgia),

  • Pregnancy or breastfeeding,

  • Treated for Temporomandibular joint or orofacial muscle pain in the last 3 months,

  • Has undergone an operation/trauma to the cervical region and/or temporomandibularjoint,

  • Positive vertebrobasilar artery test

Study Design

Total Participants: 75
Treatment Group(s): 2
Primary Treatment: Patient education
Phase:
Study Start date:
November 04, 2024
Estimated Completion Date:
June 30, 2025

Study Description

In this randomised controlled study, the effects of progressive neck motor control exercise therapy on craniocervical pain, posture, function and kinesiophobia in individuals with different types of temporomandibular dysfunction (myofascial, disc displacement with reduction, disc displacement without reduction) and their differences with the control group will be compared. Participants diagnosed by a dentist according to three different types of temporomandibular dysfunction will be included in the study. Participants will be divided into groups by block randomisation method. A total of 6 groups will be included in the study, including participants with three different types of temporomandibular dysfunction who voluntarily agree to participate in the study and meet the inclusion criteria, and the control group of each group. The study groups will receive the same treatment and patient education for 6 weeks, while the control groups will receive only patient education.

Connect with a study center

  • Karadeniz Technical University

    Trabzon,
    Turkey

    Active - Recruiting

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