Status:
UNKNOWN
Effects of Masseter Manual Therapy on Temporomandibular Dysfunction
Lead Sponsor:
Logan College of Chiropractic
Conditions:
Temporomandibular Joint
Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction Syndrome
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
PHASE1
Brief Summary
Muscles and myofascial dysfunction are more often the mechanism and source of pain in oral fascial disorders (OFD) than the TMJ. Masticatory muscles in patients with TMJ alterations are more hypertoni...
Detailed Description
Recruit 45 patients with TMD determined by questionnaire. Measure pre and post mandibular active range of motion and VAS pain scale. Treatment will include 4 visits over a two week span measuring befo...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Difficulty and/or pain when opening mouth
- Jaw locking
- Difficulty or pain when chewing or talking
- TMJ clicking
- Jaw stiffness, tightness, or fatigue
- Pain in ear, temple or cheeks
- Frequent headaches, neckaches, toothaches
- Change in occlusion
Exclusion
- Trauma to head, neck or jaw within last 12 months
- Recent dental extractions
- Taking prescription analgesics/muscle relaxants
- Recent cervical SMT (HVLA)
- Already under care for condition
- Sinus infection
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
March 1 2009
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
May 1 2009
Estimated Enrollment :
45 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00870922
Start Date
March 1 2009
End Date
May 1 2009
Last Update
March 27 2009
Active Locations (1)
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Logan University, College of Chiropractic
Chesterfield, Missouri, United States, 63017