Maitland Mobilization Versus Therapeutic Ultrasound on Trismus Following Third Molar Surgery (NCT07575100) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Maitland Mobilization Versus Therapeutic Ultrasound on Trismus Following Third Molar Surgery
Egypt60 participantsStarted 2025-10-10
Plain-language summary
This study aims to compare the effect of Maitland mobilization and therapeutic ultrasound on trismus (limited mouth opening) following third molar (wisdom tooth) surgery.
Participants who experience limited mouth opening after third molar surgery will receive one of two treatment methods: Maitland joint mobilization or therapeutic ultrasound. These treatments are commonly used in physical therapy to improve jaw movement and reduce stiffness.
The purpose of this study is to determine which treatment is more effective in improving mouth opening and reducing symptoms after surgery.
Participation is voluntary, and all collected information will be kept confidential and used only for research purposes.
Who can participate
Age range
20 Years – 30 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Patients were included in this study have the following criteria
* Sixty patients had done third molar extraction surgery
* Patients suffering from postoperative trismus within 2 to 14 days post-surgery.
* Their age between 20 and 30 years old
* All patients are medically and clinically stable when attending the study 2.1.2. Exclusion criteria:
The study excluded the following patients:
* Pre-existing TMJ Disorders: Patients with a history of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders or jaw-related conditions (e.g., TMJ dislocation, arthritis, or previous TMJ surgery).
* Neurological or Muscular Disorders: (e.g., facial palsy, stroke, muscular dystrophy).
* Previous Jaw Surgery or Trauma.
* Use of Muscle Relaxants or other form of Physical Therapy treatment.
* Chronic Pain Syndromes: such as fibromyalgia or chronic migraines
* Infections or abscesses post-Surgery.
* Patients have auditory and visual problems
Questions worth asking your doctor
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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?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
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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?
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