CompletedNot Applicable

Forward Head Posture and Myogenic TMD Association in Smartphone Overuse

Egypt46 participantsStarted 2023-10-17

Plain-language summary

The goal of this observational study is to determine the correlation between forward head posture and myogenic temporomandibular disorder, pain pressure threshold and endurance of masticatory and neck muscles in addicted smart phone users. The main question it aims to answer is: • What is the correlation between forward head posture and myogenic temporomandibular disorder, pain pressure threshold and endurance of masticatory and neck muscles in addicted smart phone users?

Who can participate

Age range18 Years – 40 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion criteria

✓. Subject's age range from 18 - 40 years.
✓. Both males and females will be recruited.
✓. Subjects diagnosed as myogenic TMD according to the presence of trigger points in masseter, temporalis, upper trapezius and C5-C6 articular pillars according to the myofascial diagnostic criteria that includes a taut band and hypersensitive spot
✓. All subjects are heavy smartphones users, using the SAS-SV, the cuffof value for males is 31 and for females is 33.
✓. All subjects will have forward head posture assessed by CVA less than 49.9 degrees.

Exclusion criteria

✕. History of head, neck or TMJ trauma
✕. Patients who underwent orthodontic treatment
✕. Congenital, or acquired postural deformity
✕. No previous neck or spinal or TMJ surgery
✕. Subjects who are on anti-inflammatory or analgesic drugs for pain

What they're measuring

pressure pain threshold

Timeframe: 5 mintues

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06065826

SponsorDoha Hany Mohamed Labib

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2023-11-17

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