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Implementation Of Physical Therapy Protocol In Management Of Chronic Maxillary Sinusitis

66 participantsStarted 2023-06-01

Plain-language summary

this study will be conducted to investigate the effect of physical therapy protocol and medication on pain, pressure pain threshold and dysfunction in patients with Chronic Maxillary Sinusitis

Who can participate

Age range18 Years – 50 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * patients clinically diagnosed by ENT Physician with chronic maxillary sinusitis With a history of 3 months or longer. * Age group from 18 to 50 years Exclusion Criteria: * Local contraindications for face mobilization or massage. (abrasions, skin conditions, broken bones) Medical contraindications. (bacterial infections, conjunctivitis, styes) * Duration of onset less than 2 months Headache due to reasons other than chronic sinusitis (TMJD, cervicogenic headache, underlying neurological diseases, anxiety-related, etc) * Patients with surgery performed in the past 1 year for maxillary sinusitis Cognition level impairment * Metal implants in the face region

What they're measuring

pain intensity

Timeframe: up to four weeks

pressure pain threshold

Timeframe: up to four weeks

functional disability

Timeframe: up to four weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05875298

SponsorCairo University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2023-09-01

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