Evaluating a new manual therapy for jaw disorders

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study investigates the effectiveness of Manual Therapy based on the Fascial Distortion Model for individuals suffering from temporomandibular disorders (TMD). Participants diagnosed with TMD will be randomly assigned to receive either the manual therapy or a sham treatment over a four-week period. Various assessments will be conducted to evaluate head posture, joint range of motion, pain intensity, and overall quality of life. The goal is to determine if this innovative therapy can provide significant improvements compared to a placebo.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Having temporomandibular joint complaints and being diagnosed with temporomandibular disorder according to the Diagnostic Criteria for Temporomandibular Disorders Axis I
* Understand and be willing to answer assessment questions
* A temporomandibular joint complaint for the last three months
* Pain in the jaw, face or neck

Exclusion Criteria:

* Has a systemic disease (neurological, rheumatologic, oncologic, etc.) that may affect the temporomandibular joint, cervical spine and/or assessment
* Any history of trauma that may have affected the cranio-cervico-facial region
* Having undergone any surgical intervention in the cranio-cervico-facial region within the last six months
* Receiving surgical treatment, medical treatment, splint therapy or physiotherapy for temporomandibular disorder in the last month
* Radiotherapy in the head and neck region
* Pregnancy or breastfeeding
* Exercise therapy for craniocervical posture for the last month

Where it's running

• Karabük University
  Merkez, Karabük Province, Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Harun Gençosmanoğlu, PT, MSc — Karabük University
• Study coordinator: Harun Gençosmanoğlu, PT, MSc
• Email: harungencosmanoglu@karabuk.edu.tr
• Phone: +903704189093

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.