Effect of Osteopathic Technique on Maximum Mouth Opening Width, Masseter Muscle Tone and Stiffness (NCT07670832) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Effect of Osteopathic Technique on Maximum Mouth Opening Width, Masseter Muscle Tone and Stiffness
Portugal32 participantsStarted 2026-06
Plain-language summary
The purpose of this study is to assess the effect of compression and decompression thecnique on the temporomandibular joint on maximum mouth opening width, masseter muscle tone and stiffness in asymptomatic adults, compared with a control condition consisting of cranial listening touch without therapeutic intent. Evaluations will be conducted immediately after the intervention and one week later.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Asymptomatic adults that signed the informed consent
* Functional dentition
* Preserved masticatory function
Exclusion Criteria:
* Diagnosis of inflammatory systemic disorders
* Diagnosis of cardiovascular disorders
* Diagnosis of respiratory disorders
* Diagnosis of central nervous system disorders
* Diagnosis of rheumatic disorders
* Visual disturbance affecting balance or proprioception
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?
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
Maximum Mouth Opening Width
Timeframe: Immediately after the intervention. Since the protocol has two interventions, the total time frame is one week.
2
Masseter Muscle Tone
Timeframe: Immediately after the intervention. Since the protocol has two interventions, the total time frame is one week.
3
Masseter muscle stiffness
Timeframe: Immediately after the intervention. Since the protocol has two interventions, the total time frame is one week.
Trial details
NCT IDNCT07670832
SponsorEscola Superior de Tecnologia da Saúde do Porto