Evaluation of the Efficacy of Cervical Core Exercises in Persons With Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexFemale
Age18+
SponsorIstanbul Gelisim University

About this trial

The aim is to reveal to what extent cervical core exercises affect the results of treatment in patients with Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction caused by Myofascial pain syndrome. Randomization will be carried out by dividing individuals who agree to participate in the study into 3 groups of 20 people.Participants will be divided into three groups, and all three groups will receive treatment in 30-45 minute sessions a day, 2 days a week for 8 weeks.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Being diagnosed with Temporomandibular Disorder caused by Myofascial Pain Syndrome

Female gender aged 18 and over

Volunteering to participate in the study

Not having communication difficulties such as speaking and understanding Turkish or not being able to understand the exercises.

Disqualifiers

Having a history of acute trauma in and around the Temporomandibular Joint

Having Temporomandibular Joint dysfunction due to neurological disease

Having a history of surgical/invasive procedures or treatments on the Temporomandibular Joint

Presence of infection or tumoral structure within intraoral structures

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Rocabado Exercises
  • Servical Core Exercises

Treatment groups

60 Participants
are divided into 3 treatment groups

Sponsors and collaborators