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Effect of Progressive Neck Motor Control Exercises on Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction

Not Applicable
Recruiting
Conditions
Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction Syndrome
Interventions
Other: Progressive neck motor control exercise therapy
Other: Patient education
Registration Number
NCT06148818
Lead Sponsor
Karadeniz Technical University
Brief Summary

The primary aim of this study was to investigate the effects of progressive neck motor control exercises on craniocervical pain, posture, function and kinesiophobia in different types of temporomandibular dysfunction. The secondary aim of the study was to examine the differences between the effects of progressive neck motor control exercises on different types of temporomandibular dysfunction.

Detailed Description

In this randomised controlled study, the effects of progressive neck motor control exercise therapy on craniocervical pain, posture, function and kinesiophobia in individuals with different types of temporomandibular dysfunction (myofascial, disc displacement with reduction, disc displacement without reduction) and their differences with the control group will be compared. Participants diagnosed by a dentist according to three different types of temporomandibular dysfunction will be included in the study. Participants will be divided into groups by block randomisation method. A total of 6 groups will be included in the study, including participants with three different types of temporomandibular dysfunction who voluntarily agree to participate in the study and meet the inclusion criteria, and the control group of each group. The study groups will receive the same treatment and patient education for 6 weeks, while the control groups will receive only patient education.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
RECRUITING
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
75
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

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
disc displacement without reductionPatient educationTemporomandibular joint disc displacement without reduction
Myofascial2Patient educationMyofascial Temporomandibular Dysfunction
disc displacement with reductionPatient educationTemporomandibular joint disc displacement with reduction
disc displacement without reductionProgressive neck motor control exercise therapyTemporomandibular joint disc displacement without reduction
disc displacement with reduction2Patient educationTemporomandibular joint disc displacement with reduction
MyofascialProgressive neck motor control exercise therapyMyofascial Temporomandibular Dysfunction
MyofascialPatient educationMyofascial Temporomandibular Dysfunction
disc displacement with reductionProgressive neck motor control exercise therapyTemporomandibular joint disc displacement with reduction
disc displacement without reduction2Patient educationTemporomandibular joint disc displacement without reduction
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Pressure pain threshold1st, sixth week, first mont

Assessment of Pressure pain threshold

Photographic Posture Analysis1st, sixth week, first mont

Assessment of head and neck posture

Fonseca Anamnestic Index1st, sixth week, first mont

Assessment of Temporomandibular Dysfunction Severity

Range of motion1st, sixth week, first mont

Assessment of Temporomandibular joint and neck range of motion

Endurance1st, sixth week, first mont

Assessment of Deep neck flexor endurance

Numeric Pain Scale1st, sixth week, first mont

Assessment of Pain, 0: No pain, 10: Maximum pain

Joint position error test1st, sixth week, first mont

Assessment of Cervical proprioception

Mandibular Function Impairment Questionnaire1st, sixth week, first mont

Assessment of Mandibular Function

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Tampa kinesiophobia scale1st, sixth week, first mont

Assessment of kinesiophobia for temporomandibular joint, 12 points: low kinesiophobia; 48 points:high kinesiophobia

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Karadeniz Technical University

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Trabzon, Turkey

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