Correlation Between Craniovertebral Angle and Temporomandibular Disorders (NCT07522749) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Correlation Between Craniovertebral Angle and Temporomandibular Disorders
Egypt68 participantsStarted 2025-11-01
Plain-language summary
The purpose of study was investigate the correlation between craniovertebral angle and Temporomandibular disorders.
Who can participate
Age range18 Years – 40 Years
SexALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Male and female with body mass index (18.5-29.9 kg/m2).
* Chronic temporomandibular joint dysfunction symptoms persisting for at least 3 months, with a cut-off point score of the Fonseca's Anamnestic Index of 20 points or more
* Craniovertebral angle (CVA) of less than 50°.
* Participants must exhibit measurable FHP, defined as a craniovertebral angle (CVA) \<50°, assessed using Kinovea software.
* Participant has mouth opening less than 40mm.
* Participants haven't received any physiotherapy sessions on cervical or temporomandibular joint in last 6 weeks, nor have taken any non- steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) for the last two weeks preceding the study.
Exclusion Criteria:
* The subjects were excluded if they were unable to fulfil the inclusion criteria and if they had a history of any of the following:
* History of acute head, neck, or Temporomandibular joint trauma or any surgical intervention in these regions within the past 6 months.
* Congenital temporomandibular joint abnormalities.
* Participants with congenital deformities of the head and the neck.
* Participants with systemic diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis.
* Participants received physical therapy or other conservative treatments for neck pain, temporomandibular disorders, or postural correction within the past 3 months.
* Major psychiatric disorders.
What they're measuring
1
Craniovertebral Angle (CVA) assessment
Timeframe: 8 weeks
2
Fonseca questionnaire for temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) assessment