Is PNF Application Effective on Temporomandibular Dysfunction (NCT06087432) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Is PNF Application Effective on Temporomandibular Dysfunction
Turkey (Türkiye)40 participantsStarted 2023-09-05
Plain-language summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to compare effects of Rocabado exercises which is conventional physiotherapy treatment alone vs. combine it with proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) in people with temporomandibular dysfunction (TMD) with forward head posture. The main question aims to answer:
\- Does adding neck and jaw PNF techniques to the treatment affect the pain and functional status of the jaw compared to Rocabado exercises alone?
Participants will be randomized into two groups (Group 1: only Rocabado exercises, Group 2: Rocabado + PNF) and perform 8 weeks long exercises. They will be assessed in the beginning of the study and at the end of the 8th week.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 60 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Diagnosis of TMD according to the diagnostic criteria for temporomandibular disorders (RDC/TMD),
* Presence of trigger points in the relevant muscles,
* Presence of pain
Exclusion Criteria:
* Intra-articular or degenerative joint disorders and subluxation requiring urgent treatment;
* History of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) or cervical region surgery in the last 3 months;
* Treatment history from relevant areas;
* Presence of rheumatic diseases, including TMJ diseases;
* TMJ instability or fracture;
* Presence of perception-cognition disorder;
* Presence of chronic pain such as trigeminal neuralgia
* Orthopedic, neurological or rheumatological cervical disorders affecting jaw movements
* History of surgery in the jaw, head and neck area
* Presence of vertigo that prevents head movements during exercise
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.