Effect of Progressive Neck Motor Control Exercises on Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18-55
SponsorKaradeniz Technical University
About this trial
The primary aim of this study was to investigate the effects of progressive neck motor control exercises on craniocervical pain, posture, function and kinesiophobia in different types of temporomandibular dysfunction. The secondary aim of the study was to examine the differences between the effects of progressive neck motor control exercises on different types of temporomandibular dysfunction.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
18 to 55 years old,
Temporomandibular joint-related complaints for at least 3 months,
Temporomandibular dysfunction is diagnosed as a result of clinical and radiological evaluation by the dentist,
Neck pain of 3 or more according to the numeric pain scale
Disqualifiers
Cognitive problems,
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Those who have used painkillers or muscle relaxants for temporomandibular dysfunction complaints in the last 1 week,
With any systematic joint or muscle disease (e.g. fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis),
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Progressive neck motor control exercise therapy
- Patient education
Treatment groups
75 Participants
are divided into 6 treatment groups6
Treatment groupsSee each treatment group below.
Sponsors and collaborators
Source ClinicalTrials.gov