Effect of visceral manual therapy on patients with bruxism
Effectiveness of Visceral Manual Therapy in Bruxist Patients
This study is testing if a hands-on therapy can help people with bruxism, which is when you grind your teeth, feel better compared to those who get a fake treatment.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 68 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University of Seville Academic / other |
| Drugs / interventions | chemotherapy |
| Locations | 1 site (Seville, Spain) |
| Trial ID | NCT05751694 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of visceral manual therapy in patients diagnosed with bruxism. It is designed as a randomized, single-blind trial involving 68 participants over the age of 18, who will be divided into an experimental group receiving visceral manual therapy and a control group receiving a placebo treatment. Participants will undergo two interventions spaced one week apart, with assessments conducted before, immediately after, and one month following the interventions to measure outcomes. The study seeks to determine if visceral manual therapy can alleviate symptoms associated with bruxism.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are adults over 18 years old who have been diagnosed with bruxism by a dentist.
Not a fit: Patients with recent craniofacial trauma, certain gastrointestinal conditions, or systemic diseases may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this therapy could provide a non-invasive treatment option for patients suffering from bruxism.
How similar studies have performed: While the specific approach of visceral manual therapy for bruxism may be novel, similar manual therapy techniques have shown promise in treating musculoskeletal conditions in other studies.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Subjects with bruxism diagnosed and referred by a dentist * Age: older than 18 years-old. Exclusion Criteria: * Recent craniofacial, mandibular or cervical trauma or fracture. * Temporomandibular joint surgery. * Acute pain due to other components of the masticatory system (caries, inflammation of the dental root). * Abdominal surgery. * Gastric ulcers. * Gastritis. * Previous or current gastric neoplasm. * Neurological or systemic diseases. * Pregnant, including the period of breastfeeding. * Patients receiving chemotherapy or radiotherapy. * Cognitive, psychosomatic or psychiatric illnesses that may affect the data obtained. * Basic systemic disease of rheumatic origin (for example, arthritis, osteoarthritis, gout and psoriasis). * Cerebrovascular and brain diseases. * Arrhythmia and other cardiac problems. * Implanted electronic devices. * Drug or alcohol abuse, analgesic or sedative therapy, and use of medications that affect the central nervous system (for example, antidepressants, anxiolytics, and anticonvulsants). * Patients who have previous experience with manual treatment of the diaphragm
Where this trial is running
Seville, Spain
- Nursing, Physiotherapy and Podiatry Faculty — Seville, Spain, Spain (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Lourdes M Fernández Seguín, PhD — University of Seville
- Study coordinator: Lourdes M Fernández Seguín, PhD
- Email: lfdez@us.es
- Phone: 630258773
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.