CompletedNot Applicable

Adding Core Stabilization Training to Manuel Therapy in Temporomandibular Joint Disorders

Turkey (Türkiye)45 participantsStarted 2022-11-06

Plain-language summary

This study aims to compare the effectiveness of three different treatment approaches in individuals with DDwR symptoms. It is hypothesized that adding core stabilization training (CST) to orofacial manual therapy (OMT) will enhance treatment outcomes. Patients will be treated for 10 sessions once a week, for a total of 10 weeks. Evaluation was planned to be done twice, at the beginning and end of the treatment.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years – 60 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Volunteered to participate, * Aged between 18-60 years old, * Having the diagnosis of Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD) - Reduction Disc Displacement (DDwR) Exclusion Criteria: * Having a malignant condition, trauma and surgery of the cranial and cervical region, * Not being cooperative, * Regular use of analgesic and anti-inflammatory drugs, * Having dentofacial anomalies, * Having active arthritis, * Having lumbal pathology, * Having metabolic diseases, * Having connective tissue, rheumatological and hematological disorders, * Having a diagnosed psychiatric illness, * Receiving TMD-related physical therapy less than 6 months ago

What they're measuring

Pain severity: VAS

Timeframe: Change from Baseline pain severity at 10 weeks.

Pain Threshold: Digital algometer

Timeframe: Change from Baseline pain threshold at 10 weeks.

Range of Motion

Timeframe: Change from Baseline range of motion at 10 weeks.

Facial asymmetry

Timeframe: Change from Baseline facial asymmetry at 10 weeks.

Degree of pelvic tilt

Timeframe: Change from Baseline degree of pelvic tilt at 10 weeks.

Degree of lordosis

Timeframe: Change from Baseline degree of lordosis at 10 weeks.

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05607823

SponsorMarmara University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2023-11-01

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