Effects of Electric Massage on the Cervical Region in Subjects Diagnosed With Temporomandibular Disorders
NCT ID: NCT04098952
Last Updated: 2021-11-09
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Basic Information
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COMPLETED
NA
46 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
2019-11-18
2021-10-14
Brief Summary
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Detailed Description
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Pain related measures (Visual Analogue Scale oral, Pressure Pain Threshold (PPT)), vertical mouth opening as primary outcome measures and cervical range of motion as secondary outcomes were assessed. The assessments were made before the intervention, immediately after and after 4 weeks of follow-up.
Conditions
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Keywords
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Study Design
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RANDOMIZED
FACTORIAL
TREATMENT
SINGLE
Study Groups
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Group 1: Manual Therapy
The treatment techniques used will be: ischemic compression in the trigger point of the masseter and soft-tissue release technique over the temporal region.
Group 1: Manual Therapy
The treatment techniques used will be: ischemic compression in the trigger point of the masseter and soft-tissue release technique over the temporal region.
Group 2: Interferential massage plus Manual Therapy
In addition to the treatment techniques applied to the other group, an electric massage will be performed with interferential currents at the level of the cervical region.
Group 2: Interferential massage plus Manual Therapy
In addition to the treatment techniques applied to the other group, an electric massage will be performed with interferential currents at the level of the cervical region.
Interventions
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Group 1: Manual Therapy
The treatment techniques used will be: ischemic compression in the trigger point of the masseter and soft-tissue release technique over the temporal region.
Group 2: Interferential massage plus Manual Therapy
In addition to the treatment techniques applied to the other group, an electric massage will be performed with interferential currents at the level of the cervical region.
Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
* A primary diagnosis of myofascial pain according to Axis I, category Ia and Ib (i.e. myofascial pain with or without limited opening) of the Research Diagnostic Criteria for TMD (RDC ⁄ TMD) (Schiffman E, Ohrbach R, Truelove E, et al. Diagnostic criteria for tempormandibular disorders (DC(TMD) for clinical and research applications: recommendations of the International RDC/TMD consortium network\* and orofacial pain special interest group. J Oral facial pain headache. 2014;28(1):6-27").
* Bilateral pain involving the masseter and temporal regions; presence of at least one trigger point (TrP) in the masseter muscle.
* Pain symptoms history of at least the 3 months previous to the study.
* Intensity of the pain of at least 30 mm on a 100 mm Visual Analogue Scale (VAS).
* A score of less than 45 points on the Personal Psychological Apprehension Scale (PPAS). It has been validated in the scope of physiotherapy, and represents a simple-to-handle tool in studies where subjects may undergo electrotherapy as a treatment option.
Exclusion Criteria
* Suffering some intra-articular damage (arthritis) or some vestibular disorder diagnosed.
* Inflammation of the TMJ.
* Having received physiotherapy treatment in the last two weeks.
* Receive pharmacological treatment for analgesic, anti-inflammatory or that could cause alterations of equilibrium.
18 Years
ALL
No
Sponsors
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Luis Espejo Antúnez PhD
OTHER
Responsible Party
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Luis Espejo Antúnez PhD
Department of Medical Surgical Therapy.
Principal Investigators
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Luis Espejo Antúnez, PhD
Role: STUDY_DIRECTOR
Department of Medical Surgical Therapy.
Locations
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Luis Espejo Antúnez
Badajoz, , Spain
Countries
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References
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Espejo-Antunez L, Cardero-Duran MLA, Heredia-Rizo AM, Casuso-Holgado MJ, Albornoz-Cabello M. Effects of adding electro-massage to manual therapy for the treatment of individuals with myofascial temporomandibular pain: a randomized controlled trial. J Appl Oral Sci. 2024 Sep 16;32:e20240109. doi: 10.1590/1678-7757-2024-0109. eCollection 2024.
Other Identifiers
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LE0001
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id