Effects of Manual Therapy and Cognitive Exercise on TMD-related Headaches
The Efficacy of Manual Therapy and BETY on Headache and Quality of Life in Patients With Temporomandibular Dysfunction Related Headache
This study is testing whether different treatments, including manual therapy and cognitive exercises, can help people with headaches caused by jaw problems feel better.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 60 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 60 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Hasan Kalyoncu University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Gaziantep) |
| Trial ID | NCT05927545 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study investigates the effects of Manual Therapy and a Cognitive Exercise Therapy Approach on patients suffering from headaches related to Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD). A total of 60 participants will be randomly assigned to one of three groups: one receiving patient education and exercise, another receiving manual therapy in addition to education and exercise, and the third receiving the BETY cognitive exercise approach alongside education and exercise. Each intervention will last for 8 weeks, with follow-up exercises and reminders provided to ensure adherence. The goal is to assess the efficacy of these treatments in alleviating headache symptoms and improving quality of life.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 to 60 diagnosed with TMD-related headaches who have not received recent manual therapy or medical treatment.
Not a fit: Patients with disc displacement, dental infections, or those undergoing orthodontic treatment may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide effective non-pharmacological treatment options for patients suffering from TMD-related headaches.
How similar studies have performed: While similar approaches have been explored, this specific combination of manual therapy and cognitive exercise therapy for TMD-related headaches is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Ages between 18 and 60 years old * Getting a diagnosis of TMD-related headache * Not having received FTR and manual therapy in the last 3 months * Having pain ≥ 50 or more according to the headache impact test (HIT 6) * Patients who have not received medical treatment in the last 3 months and will not receive medical treatment during the treatment * Patients who describe pain in the jaw, face, temporal region or ear for at least 6 months and who have pain in the chewing muscles with palpation Exclusion Criteria: * Ages under 18 and over 60 years old * Patients with disc displacement and/or attachment degeneration * Patients with dental infection * Patients who have undergone facial and ear surgery in the last six months * Patients undergoing orthodontic treatment * Patients using regular analgesics or anti-inflammatory drugs * Patients with a history of trauma (whiplash injury, condylar trauma, fracture), * Patients who have undergone any surgery related to the cervical and/or TMJ * Patients with facial paralysis * Patients with missing teeth in the upper jaw * Patients with cognitive deficits * Participation rate lower than 80% of the program schedule
Where this trial is running
Gaziantep
- Abdulkadir Konukoğlu Sağlıklı Hayat Merkezi — Gaziantep, Turkey (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Aysenur TUNCER, PT, PhD
- Email: aysenur.tuncer@hku.edu.tr
- Phone: +90-342 2118080
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.