Effects of a technique applied by the hands of the therapist in the thoracic spine in patients with temporomandibular joint and cervical disorders

Not Applicable

Not yet recruiting

• Conditions: Temporomandibular disorder, cervical disorder; C05.550.091

• Registration Number: RBR-7yxnmv
• Lead Sponsor: niversidade Metodista de Piracicaba

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2012-02-13
• Last Update Posted: 29 May 2023

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: not yet recruiting
• Sex: Female
• Target Recruitment: Not specified

Inclusion Criteria

All volunteers must have:
Diagnosis of temporomandibular disorders (TMD) according to the RDC / TMD (Ia, Ib, IIa, IIb, IIc and IIIa);
Pain and / or fatigue in the masticatory muscles during functional activities for a minimum period of 3 months;
Neck pain for at least 3 months;
Diagnosed with cervical dysfunction according to the neck Disability Index (NDI);
Body Mass Index (BMI) less than 25;
Scores of pain in the masticatory muscles and cervical greater than 3 cm according to the VAS.

Exclusion Criteria

Missing teeth;
Open bite;
Cross bite;
Complete dentures;
Partial systemic neuromuscular diseases;
History of trauma to the face and / or TMJ;
Joint dislocation;
In orthodontic treatment and / or medication actually affecting the musculoskeletal system (pain relievers anti-inflammatories and muscle relaxants);
Red flag as a sign of malignant, infectious or inflammatory disease that contraindicate the use of manual therapy;
Occurrence of cervical whiplash;
Previous surgery of the cervical spine;
Diagnosis of fibromyalgia;
Previous experience with management over the past two months.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Intervention
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Reduction of electromyographic activity of masticatory and cervical muscles at rest and an increase in this activity after isometric manipulation technique, evaluated using surface electromyography, by RMS parameter.<br>

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Analgesic effect in masticatory and cervical muscles after manipulation technique, assessed by visual analogue scale and algometry.