CompletedNot Applicable

Effectiveness of Physical Teraphy in the Treatment of Myogenic Temporomandibular Disorders

Italy62 participantsStarted 2018-10-31

Plain-language summary

The aim of study is evaluate the effectiveness of physical therapy in of the treatment myogenic temporomandibular disorders. They will enrolled 100 patient which will be divided into two groups. The primary objective is evaluate the effectiveness of physiotherapy on pain (measured with the Visual Analogic Scale - VAS scale). The second objective is evaluate mandibular motion (by measuring the range of motion - ROM) and investigate the presence of psychosocial factors (using the Anxiety and Depression Scale - HADS questionnaire).

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * patients with myogenic temporomandibular disorders assessed with clinical examination as established by the DC / TMD1; * patients older than 18 years; * good knowledge of Italian language; * patients who have signed informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * edentulism which makes it impossible to apply gnathological bite; * patients with psychiatric problems; * patients included in other experimental protocols; * patients already undergoing surgical and / or radial therapy of the cervical and facial areas; * other temporomandibular disorders without a myogenic component; * treatment of the cervical and TMJ district in the previous 3 months; * history of drug abuse.

Questions worth asking your doctor

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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

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1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

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What they're measuring

Evaluate the effectiveness of physical therapy using the VAS scale which allows to measure the varation of pain

Timeframe: Change from initial VAS at 3 and 6 months from the beginning of the treatment

Trial details

NCT IDNCT03726060

SponsorPaolo Pillastrini

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2022-01-31

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