Comparison of Rocabado Approach Versus Postural Correction Exercises on Kinesiophobia and Interincisal Distance in Patients With Temporo-Mandibular Dysfunction

NCT ID: NCT05917769

Last Updated: 2023-06-26

Basic Information

• Recruitment Status: UNKNOWN
• Clinical Phase: NA
• Total Enrollment: 40 participants
• Study Classification: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Start Date: 2023-01-01
• Study Completion Date: 2023-07-01

Brief Summary

Temporo-mandibular dysfunction can cause pain and tenderness of jaw so posture correction exercises and Rocabado exercises will be performed targeting jaw opening and kinesiophobia.

Detailed Description

Temporo-mandibular dysfunction refers to pain in area of Temporo-mandibular joint and masticatory muscles.Temporo-mandibular dysfunction can cause pain or tenderness of jaw and aching pain in and around the ear along with difficulty in chewing.In addition to these symptoms the Temporo-mandibular dysfunction results in impairment of mouth opening. So the posture correction exercises and Rocabado exercises will be used to treat patients which will target jaw opening and kinesiophobia.

Conditions

Temporo-mandibular Dysfunction

Study Design

• Allocation Method: RANDOMIZED
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Primary Study Purpose: TREATMENT
• Blinding Strategy: NONE

Study Groups

Group A (Rocabdo exercises)

The exercises created by Dr. Rocabado, will be performed by the patient at home, consist of six different exercises and six repetitions of each exercise, performed six times per day. It consists of Tongue 'Clucking', Controlled TMJ Rotation on Opening, Mandibular Rhythmic Stabilization, Upper Cervical Distraction, Axial Extension of the Cervical Spine and Shoulder Girdle Retraction.

Group Type: EXPERIMENTAL

Rocabdo exercises

Intervention Type: OTHER

The exercises created by Dr. Rocabado, will be performed by the patient at home, consist of six different exercises and six repetitions of each exercise, performed six times per day.

It consists of Tongue 'Clucking', Controlled TMJ Rotation on Opening, Mandibular Rhythmic Stabilization, Upper Cervical Distraction, Axial Extension of the Cervical Spine and Shoulder Girdle Retraction. This group will only perform Rocabdo exercises.

Group B (Postural correction exercises)

This group will perform posture correction exercises for six days and six times per day. Posture correction exercises include chest stretch , wall stretch , chin tuck in and face down arm lifts.

Group Type: EXPERIMENTAL

Postural correction exercises

Intervention Type: OTHER

• Posture correction exercises will be performed six times a day for six days.
• Patient will be assessed on the first day and then on the last day of the treatment, i.e., on 6th day the patient will be re-assessed after they have performed posture correction exercises.
• Posture correction exercises consist of chin tuck in, chest stretch, wall stretch, on your Back chest stretch and face down arm lifts.

Interventions

Rocabdo exercises

The exercises created by Dr. Rocabado, will be performed by the patient at home, consist of six different exercises and six repetitions of each exercise, performed six times per day.

It consists of Tongue 'Clucking', Controlled TMJ Rotation on Opening, Mandibular Rhythmic Stabilization, Upper Cervical Distraction, Axial Extension of the Cervical Spine and Shoulder Girdle Retraction. This group will only perform Rocabdo exercises.

Intervention Type: OTHER

Postural correction exercises

• Posture correction exercises will be performed six times a day for six days.
• Patient will be assessed on the first day and then on the last day of the treatment, i.e., on 6th day the patient will be re-assessed after they have performed posture correction exercises.
• Posture correction exercises consist of chin tuck in, chest stretch, wall stretch, on your Back chest stretch and face down arm lifts.

Intervention Type: OTHER

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

• Male and female of 18 to 45 years with TMD pain for less than six months and pain rating at least moderate in severity
• Must not be receiving any treatment for TMD at the onset of the study (for example, an occlusal splint, prescription medication)
• Pain must have been of masticatory muscle origin
• Pain on jaw movement, headache and referred pain are suggestive of a muscular problems.

Exclusion Criteria

• Patients of Systemic rheumatic disease & Fibromyalgia
• Dental pathology
• Orofacial pain disorders
• Cervical structural pathology
• Current use of analgesics more than 3 days per week
• Current use of narcotics, hypnotic drugs, sedatives, or muscle relaxants

• Minimum Eligible Age: 18 Years
• Maximum Eligible Age: 45 Years
• Eligible Sex: ALL
• Accepts Healthy Volunteers: No

Sponsors

Foundation University Islamabad

OTHER

Sponsor Role: lead

Responsible Party

Responsibility Role: SPONSOR

Locations

Foundation University Islamabad

Islamabad, Federal, Pakistan

Site Status: RECRUITING

Countries

Pakistan

Central Contacts

Rida Nasir, MSMSKPT

Role: CONTACT

nasirrida487@yahoo.com

03215205662

Furqan Hassan, PHD

Role: CONTACT

03334056768

Facility Contacts

Rida Nasir

Role: primary

03215205662

Other Identifiers

FUI/CTR/2023/9

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id