Effects of occlusal splints on sore ear.

Active, not recruiting

• Conditions: Temporomandibular joint disorders causing aural symptoms; Musculoskeletal - Other muscular and skeletal disorders

• Registration Number: ACTRN12610000172000
• Lead Sponsor: Brigitte Nichthauser

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2010-02-23
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Active, not recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 25

Inclusion Criteria

Patients attending an otorhinolaryngology outpatient service with aural symptoms, regardless of pain, temporomandibular joints sounds, and dental status.

Exclusion Criteria

- Volunteers reporting having had accidents;
- Mental or physical debility;
- Cronic degenerative diseases;
- Present orthodontic treatment;
- Pregnancy.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Improvement of ear pain measured by a Visual Analogue Scale.[Baseline, 07, 30, 60 and 90 days];Improvement of vertigo. Vertigo was evaluated by its presence or abscense, throught interview.[Baseline, 07, 30, 60 and 90 days]

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Improvement of tinnitus. Tinnitus was evaluated by its presence or abscense, throught interview.[Baseline, 07, 30, 60 and 90 days]