Efficacy Of Different Types Of Physiotherapy Approaches In Temporomandibular Disorders

NCT ID: NCT04294602

Last Updated: 2020-03-04

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

59 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2017-05-15

Study Completion Date

2018-05-10

Brief Summary

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The aim of this study is to investigate the efficacy of different types of physiotherapy approaches in cases with cervical myofascial painful TMD.

Detailed Description

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59 persons with TMD diagnosed by the dentist and with cervical myofascial pain, aged 18-30 years will be randomly allocated, 3 groups. The participants were randomly allocated only exercise group (EG) (n=20), low-level laser therapy plus exercise group (LLLT) (n=17) and manual pressure release plus exercise group (MPR) (n=22). The cases were evaluated and treated by the same physiotherapist for 4 weeks (12 sessions).

Pain, pain pressure threshold, temporomandibular joint (TMJ) mobility and disability, forward head posture, head rotation, neck disability, psychological status and quality of life were evaluated. Evaluations were repeated before and after treatment.

Conditions

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Temporomandibular Disorder

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Randomized Controlled Study
Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

NONE

Study Groups

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Exercise Program

This group received therapeutic exercises and patient education. For patients to encounter fewer problems and to reduce their problems, some recommendations were made that should be taken into consideration in daily life. These suggestions were given in writing. The exercise program included muscle stretching, massage of painful muscles, guided opening and closing movements, gentle isometric tension exercises against resistance, correction of body posture and relaxation techniques. All exercises were done in 6 repetitions a set, 3 sets a day, 3 days a week, treatment program lasted 4 weeks.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Exercise

Intervention Type OTHER

Exercise therapy intended in reducing muscle spasm, improving coordination of the mastication muscles and alter the jaw closure pattern.

Patient Education

Intervention Type OTHER

Some suggestions were made to TMD people who should pay attention to in daily life. These suggestions were given in writing.

Low Level Laser Therapy Program

This group received LLLT, therapeutic exercises and patient education in the therapy programs. LLLT (max output power: 1200mW, wavelength: 808 nm, dosage: 10j/ cm2 Electronica Pagani Laser Tower Light, Italy) 2.5-4j/TrP dosage was applied to MTrP or sensitive points. The application was applied to MTrP or sensitive points in the mastication and cervical muscles.LLLT program was done in 3 days a week, the treatment program lasted 4 weeks.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Exercise

Intervention Type OTHER

Exercise therapy intended in reducing muscle spasm, improving coordination of the mastication muscles and alter the jaw closure pattern.

Low Level Laser Therapy

Intervention Type OTHER

LLLT (max output power: 1200mW, wavelength: 808 nm, dosage: 10j/ cm2 Electronica Pagani Laser Tower Light, Italy) 2.5-4j/TrP dosage was applied to MTrP or sensitive points.

Patient Education

Intervention Type OTHER

Some suggestions were made to TMD people who should pay attention to in daily life. These suggestions were given in writing.

Manual Pressure Release Program

ThisThis group received manual pressure release (MPR), therapeutic exercises and patient education in the therapy programs. MPR technique is a noninvasive method based on pressure on the trigger point in accordance with the patient's tolerance and technique applies supine position relax as much as possible, MTrPs in the mastication and neck muscle. Applied pressure gradually with finger over the MTrPs until the subject reported a 'moderate but easily tolerable' pain value of 7 out of 10. When the pain value decreased to at least 3 or 4 therapist increased pressure again until discomfort and/or pain appeared again. This process was repeated until there was no MTrP tension/tenderness or 60 s had elapsed. MPR program was done in 3 days a week, the treatment program lasted 4 weeks.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Exercise

Intervention Type OTHER

Exercise therapy intended in reducing muscle spasm, improving coordination of the mastication muscles and alter the jaw closure pattern.

Manuel Pressure Release

Intervention Type OTHER

MPR technique is a noninvasive method based on pressure on the trigger point in accordance with the patient's tolerance and technique applies supine position relax as much as possible, manuel pressure applied trigger point in neck and mactication muscles

Patient Education

Intervention Type OTHER

Some suggestions were made to TMD people who should pay attention to in daily life. These suggestions were given in writing.

Interventions

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Exercise

Exercise therapy intended in reducing muscle spasm, improving coordination of the mastication muscles and alter the jaw closure pattern.

Intervention Type OTHER

Low Level Laser Therapy

LLLT (max output power: 1200mW, wavelength: 808 nm, dosage: 10j/ cm2 Electronica Pagani Laser Tower Light, Italy) 2.5-4j/TrP dosage was applied to MTrP or sensitive points.

Intervention Type OTHER

Manuel Pressure Release

MPR technique is a noninvasive method based on pressure on the trigger point in accordance with the patient's tolerance and technique applies supine position relax as much as possible, manuel pressure applied trigger point in neck and mactication muscles

Intervention Type OTHER

Patient Education

Some suggestions were made to TMD people who should pay attention to in daily life. These suggestions were given in writing.

Intervention Type OTHER

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Cases who have 3 or more symptoms related to TMJ problems
* cases who have trigger points in cervical and masticatory muscles
* cases who TMD detected by the dentist,
* being between the ages of 18-30,
* volunteer to participate in the study

Exclusion Criteria

* Patients with a positive history of trauma in the face and neck area and neurological disorders
* patients undergoing TMJ or cervical region surgery in the last 3 months,
* patients who used dental orthotics within 1 month,
* patients who have TMJ instability,
* patients who have cervical and upper thoracic region,
* patients who have active infection and chronic pain, such as trigeminal neuralgia
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

30 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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Marmara University

OTHER

Sponsor Role collaborator

Bitlis Eren University

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Abdurrahman Tanhan

research assistant

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Principal Investigators

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Abdurrahman TANHAN, MSc

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Bitlis Eren University

Locations

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Marmara University

Istanbul, Maltepe, Turkey (Türkiye)

Site Status

Countries

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Turkey (Türkiye)

Other Identifiers

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BitlisErenU1

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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