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Peloid Therapy in Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction

Turkey (Türkiye)40 participantsStarted 2026-04-01

Plain-language summary

This prospective, single-group clinical study will evaluate whether local peloid therapy improves pain and jaw function in adults with temporomandibular joint dysfunction. Participants will receive peloid therapy applied to the temporomandibular joint region and masticatory muscles for 20 minutes per session, 5 days per week, for 2 weeks. Pain and functional outcomes will be measured at baseline and at the end of treatment using validated clinical scales, including the Jaw Functional Limitation Scale-8, visual analog scale pain scores, Fonseca index, maximum mouth opening, and secondary otalgia assessment.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years – 65 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: Age between 18 and 65 years Diagnosis of temporomandibular joint dysfunction based on DC/TMD criteria Presence of TMJ-related pain for at least 4 weeks Baseline pain intensity ≥3 on a 0-10 visual analog scale Ability to provide written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: History of temporomandibular joint trauma, tumor, active infection, or acute inflammation Previous temporomandibular joint surgery Presence of systemic inflammatory rheumatologic disease Pregnancy Open wound, active dermatitis, or skin condition preventing peloid application at the treatment site Injection therapy (e.g., botulinum toxin) or regular physical therapy for TMJ within the past 3 months Any clinical or behavioral condition that may interfere with study compliance

What they're measuring

Change in Jaw Function Score at Week 2

Timeframe: Baseline and Week 2

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07576582

SponsorUşak University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2027-01-01

Contact for this trial

Faruk Kadri Bakkal, MD, Asistant Professor

+90 276 224 00 00 fkbakkal@gmail.com