Status:
COMPLETED
The Effects of Trigger Point Treatment in Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction
Lead Sponsor:
Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa
Conditions:
Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction
Eligibility:
All Genders
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The aim of this study to investigate the effectiveness of trigger point treatments (ischemic compression) on pain intensity, chronic pain severity, range of motion(ROM), pain pressure threshold (PPT) ...
Detailed Description
TMD is most common of pain and functional limitations of jaw. The ischemic compression and the exercises (Rocabado's 6x6 exercises and posture exercises) each relieve pain and increase funcitonality o...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Diagnosis of TMD according to the criteria of DC / TMD (Diagnostic Criteria for Temporomandibular Disorders)
- Detection of trigger point during palpation of masticatory muscles
- Volunteer to participate in the study
Exclusion
- To have undergone TMJ or cervical surgery and have been treated from these regions in the last 3 months
- Presence of rheumatic disease including TMJ
- Patients with TMJ instability or fractures
- Cases with cognitive impairment
- Presence of chronic pain such as trigeminal neuralgia
- Cases who do not regularly participate in treatment are excluded from the study.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
July 7 2019
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
March 15 2020
Estimated Enrollment :
42 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT04122352
Start Date
July 7 2019
End Date
March 15 2020
Last Update
April 28 2020
Active Locations (1)
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Istanbul Aydin University
Istanbul, Bakırköy / Florya, Turkey (Türkiye), 34153