Efficacy of the Myofunctional Therapy on Oral Dysphagia (NCT04636606) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Efficacy of the Myofunctional Therapy on Oral Dysphagia
Turkey (Türkiye)60 participantsStarted 2020-12-01
Plain-language summary
The aim of the study is to analyze the effects of orofacial myofunctional therapy (OMT) on oral dysphagia (OD) in patients with temporomandibular disorders (TMD).
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 65 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Ages between 18 and 65 years old
* Patients with diagnosis of Group Ia, Ib, IIa and and III according to the Research Diagnostic Criteria for Temporomandibular Disorders (RDC/TMD)
* Having pain ≥ 4 according to the Visual Analog Scale
* Having score ≥2 points on the Eating Assessment Tool-10 questionnaire
* Patients who had difficulty in water swallowing tests
Exclusion Criteria:
* Ages under 18 and over 65 years old
* Patients with a diagnosis of Group II b,c according to the RDC / TMD evaluation
* Diagnosis of psychiatric illness
* Patients with musculoskeletal problems in which systemic specific pathological conditions such as cervical and / or temporomandibular joint (TMJ) problem malignancy, fracture, rheumatoid disease is proven
* Patients who have undergone any surgery related to the cervical and/or TMJ
* Patients with facial paralysis
* Patients with swallowing difficulties due to the neurological disorders
* Patients who have received physical therapy associated with TMJ in less than 6 months
* Patients with cognitive deficits
* Participation rate lower than 80% of the program schedule
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
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?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
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?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Change from Baseline in Pain at 10 weeks and 6 months
Timeframe: Baseline, 10 weeks, 6 months
2
Change from Baseline in Tongue strength and endurance at 10 weeks and 6 months
Timeframe: Baseline, 10 weeks, 6 months
3
Change from Baseline in Jaw Function limitation at 10 weeks and 6 months
Timeframe: Baseline, 10 weeks, 6 months
4
Change from Baseline in Swallowing dysfunction at 10 weeks and 6 months
Timeframe: Baseline, 10 weeks, 6 months
5
Change from Baseline in Quality of life at 10 weeks and 6 months