Effects of neck exercises on jaw joint pain
Investigation of the Effect of Progressive Neck Motor Control Exercises on Craniocervical Pain, Posture, Function and Kinesiophobia in Different Types of Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction
NA · Karadeniz Technical University · NCT06148818
This study is testing if neck exercises can help people with jaw joint pain feel better and improve their posture compared to just getting information about their condition.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 75 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 55 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Karadeniz Technical University (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Trabzon) |
| Trial ID | NCT06148818 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study investigates how progressive neck motor control exercises can alleviate craniocervical pain, improve posture, and reduce kinesiophobia in individuals suffering from different types of temporomandibular joint dysfunction. Participants will be diagnosed by a dentist and divided into groups based on their specific type of dysfunction. Over a period of six weeks, the treatment group will receive neck exercises and patient education, while the control group will only receive patient education. The study aims to compare the outcomes between these groups to determine the effectiveness of the intervention.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are individuals aged 18 to 55 with temporomandibular joint-related complaints lasting at least three months and neck pain rated at 3 or higher on a numeric pain scale.
Not a fit: Patients with cognitive problems, systemic joint diseases, or those who have recently undergone treatment for temporomandibular joint pain may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly reduce pain and improve function for patients with temporomandibular joint dysfunction.
How similar studies have performed: While the specific approach of using neck motor control exercises for temporomandibular dysfunction is less common, similar interventions have shown promise in related conditions.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * 18 to 55 years old, * Temporomandibular joint-related complaints for at least 3 months, * Temporomandibular dysfunction is diagnosed as a result of clinical and radiological evaluation by the dentist, * Neck pain of 3 or more according to the numeric pain scale Exclusion Criteria: * Cognitive problems, * The one with the splint, * Those who have used painkillers or muscle relaxants for temporomandibular dysfunction complaints in the last 1 week, * With any systematic joint or muscle disease (e.g. fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis), * Those with serious systemic diseases, * Any neurological disorder (e.g. trigeminal neuralgia), * Pregnancy or breastfeeding, * Treated for Temporomandibular joint or orofacial muscle pain in the last 3 months, * Has undergone an operation/trauma to the cervical region and/or temporomandibular joint, * Positive vertebrobasilar artery test
Where this trial is running
Trabzon
- Karadeniz Technical University — Trabzon, Turkey (Türkiye) (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Nurhayat Korkmaz, PhDstudent — Karadeniz Technical University
- Study coordinator: nurhayat korkmaz, PhDstudent
- Email: krkmznrhyt@gmail.com
- Phone: +90538736
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.
Conditions: Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction Syndrome, Pain, neck motor control exercise, posture, kinesiophobia, function