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Efficacy of Massage Versus Massage With Post Isometric Relaxation Exercises in Temporomandibular Disorders

Not Applicable
Not yet recruiting
Conditions
Pain, Joint
Interventions
Diagnostic Test: Massage
Diagnostic Test: Massage with post isometric relaxation exercises
Registration Number
NCT05810831
Lead Sponsor
Superior University
Brief Summary

To determine effectiveness of massage versus massage with post isometric relaxation exercises in temporomandibular disorders for pain and limited joint mobility.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
NOT_YET_RECRUITING
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
46
Inclusion Criteria
  • patients with clinical features with myofascial pain and limited mouth opening fulfilling the Axis Group I of RDC/TMD criteria,
  • absence of temporomandibular disc displacement with or without reduction,
  • good general health (absence of chronic diseases which may affect temporomandibular joint or the masticatory muscles),
  • full dental arches with natural teeth or missing teeth replaced with fixed dental prostheses
Exclusion Criteria
  • earlier splint therapy,
  • pharmacotherapy (e.g., hormone replacement therapy, oral contraception and antidepressants),
  • injury of masticatory organ,
  • undergoing orthodontic treatment,
  • inflammation in oral cavity (e.g., impacted molars and pulp inflammation) and fibromyalgia

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
MassageMassage-
Massage with post isometric relaxation exercisesMassage with post isometric relaxation exercises-
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Massage exercises , Massage with post isometric relaxation exercises6 Months
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
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