Prospective, randomized, single-blinded study to test the applicability of extracorporeal shock wave therapy for the treatment of temporomandibular dysfunction.
Phase 4
Recruiting
- Conditions
- K07.6Temporomandibular joint disorders
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Recruiting
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 52
Inclusion Criteria
Age > 18 years
- Myofascial pain with or without mouth opening restriction based on the RDC/TMD (Research Diagnostic Criteria for TMD).
- Uni- or bilateral temporomandibular joint disorders or disc displacement together with myofascial pain
Exclusion Criteria
- Polyarthritis/arthrosis
- Acute trauma
- TMJ infection
- Surgical therapy or physical therapy, splint therapy, acupuncture within the last 3 months prior to the start of the study
- Current use of pain medication
Study & Design
- Study Type
- interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method