Effectiveness of Telerehabilitation in Individuals With Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction and Myofascial Pain

Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18-65
SponsorBiruni University

About this trial

Telerehabilitation is a treatment method that allows the patient to access treatment remotely, regardless of where they are, thanks to developing technology. Telerehabilitation provides us with opportunities such as patient evaluation, monitoring, therapy, consultation, education and patient follow-up. Within the scope of our study, the effects of applying an exercise program to patients through a home exercise program and telerehabilitation will be investigated. The purpose of this study for individuals with temporomandibular joint dysfunction is; To investigate the effectiveness of exercises for myofascial pain through telerehabilitation in individuals with myofascial pain and TMJ dysfunction.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

People between the ages of 18-65 with myofascial temporomandibular pain

Displacement of the disc with anterior reduction,

Pain in the masticatory muscle/temporomandibular area lasting more than a month

Symptoms lasting at least three months,

Disqualifiers

Anterior disc displacement without reduction,

Primary arthrogenic pain,

Other temporomandibular disorders,

Neurological or psychiatric disorders,

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Video-Conference based rehabilitation
  • Home-Based rehabilitation

Treatment groups

40 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups

Sponsors and collaborators

Biruni University

Lead sponsor

Bezmialem Vakif University

Collaborator