Effect of a home exercise program on jaw joint issues
Investigation of the Effectiveness of a Home Exercise Program in Individuals with Temporomandibular Joint Disc Displacement with Reduction
This study tests if a home exercise program can help people with jaw joint issues feel better compared to just getting information about their condition.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 40 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 65 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Karadeniz Technical University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Trabzon) |
| Trial ID | NCT06803407 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study investigates the effectiveness of a home exercise program for individuals suffering from temporomandibular joint disc displacement with reduction. Participants will be randomly assigned to either a study group, which will engage in a home exercise program along with patient education, or a control group that will only receive patient education. Assessments will be conducted at the beginning and after four weeks to evaluate the impact of the exercise program on their condition.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 to 65 who have experienced TMJ-related complaints for at least three months and have been diagnosed with TMJ disc displacement with reduction.
Not a fit: Patients with cognitive issues, systemic joint diseases, serious systemic diseases, neurological disorders, or those who have previously received treatment for TMJ pain may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could provide patients with a non-invasive method to alleviate symptoms associated with temporomandibular joint disorders.
How similar studies have performed: While this approach is not widely tested, similar studies have shown promise in using exercise programs for managing TMJ disorders.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * 18 and 65 years, * who have had complaints related to TMJ for at least 3 months, * who have been diagnosed with Temporomandibular joint disc displacement with reduction as a result of clinical and radiological evaluation by a dentist Exclusion Criteria: * Those with cognitive problems, * any systemic joint or muscle disease (e.g. fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis), * serious systemic diseases, * any neurological disorder (e.g. trigeminal neuralgia), * pregnancy, breastfeeding, * who have previously been treated for TMJ or orofacial muscle pain
Where this trial is running
Trabzon
- Karadeniz Technical University — Trabzon, Turkey (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Nurhayat korkmaz, Msc — Karadeniz Technical University
- Study coordinator: nurhayat korkmaz, MSc
- Email: krkmznrhyt@gmail.com
- Phone: +90462377
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.