Temporomandibular Joints Mobility and Head Posture: Influence of Manual Therapy and Exercises in … (NCT07297251) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Temporomandibular Joints Mobility and Head Posture: Influence of Manual Therapy and Exercises in Dental Patients.
100 participantsStarted 2026-01-20
Plain-language summary
Goal: This clinical study aims to investigate how the range of motion of the temporomandibular joints (TMJ) changes in relation to the patient's head posture. Furthermore, we will assess the efficacy of a specific physiotherapy program in improving TMJ mobility and influencing head alignment in patients undergoing orthodontic treatment or prosthetic reconstruction.
Scope: The project will evaluate TMJ function and head alignment in orthodontic or prosthetic patients aged 11-65. The core focus is to analyze the correlation between head posture and TMJ mobility and to measure changes in these parameters before and after the manual physiotherapy intervention.
Who can participate
Age range
11 Years – 65 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Patients aged 11 to 13 years with a confirmed occlusion class (Class I, II, or III) with parental/legal guardian consent.
* Patients aged 13 to 17 years with personal assent and parental/legal guardian consent.
* Adult patients (up to 65 years of age) who have provided informed consent.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Inability to perform required study tests or procedures.
* Positive safety tests indicating contraindications to manual intervention.
* History of surgeries or trauma to the maxillofacial region.
* Genetic defects or neurological disorders.
* Current orthodontic treatment with fixed appliances.
* Current splint therapy.
* Pregnancy.
* Lack of consent from a parent or legal guardian (for minors).
* Lack of cooperation from the participant (especially children).
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
1
CROM device
Timeframe: Baseline and after 1 and 2 months
2
JMA (Jaw Motion Analyzer) Axiograph
Timeframe: Baseline and after 1 and 2 months
Trial details
NCT IDNCT07297251
SponsorThe Jerzy Kukuczka Academy of Physical Education in Katowice