TENS in temporomandibular joint dysfunctio
Phase 4
- Conditions
- Temporomandibular joint disorder: a group of conditions that cause pain and dysfunction in the jaw joint and muscles that control jaw movement..Temporomandibular joint disordersM26.6
- Registration Number
- IRCT20230622058557N1
- Lead Sponsor
- Armed Forces Institute of Dentistry
- Brief Summary
Not available
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Complete
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 140
Inclusion Criteria
Participants who met specific inclusion criteria were included in the investigation. Individuals between ages of 18 and 65 who had been diagnosed with Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction (TMD) and were experiencing pain or distress in the temporomandibular joint region met these criteria.
Dysfunction of masticatory muscles
Restrictive jaw movements at Temporomandibular Joint
Clicking sound at Temporomandibular Joint
Sensitivity to palpation at Temporomandibular Joint
Exclusion Criteria
patients with contraindications for TENS or analgesic use, such as pacemakers, epilepsy, or pregnancy
participants who had previously received TENS or analgesic treatment for TMD were excluded
severe medical conditions
Study & Design
- Study Type
- interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Decrease in Pain as shown by Decrease in VAS Pain Ratings. Timepoint: 1,2,3,4 Weeks after intervention. Method of measurement: Visual Analogue Score (VAS).
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Functional Impairment- Relief in mouth opening. Timepoint: 2,3,4 Weeks after intervention. Method of measurement: MMO- Millimeter mouth opening.