About this trial
The aim of this study is to evaluate and compare the effects of two physiotherapeutic intervention programs on the quality of life in patients with Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD).
Study design: Randomized, longitudinal, and prospective clinical trial with two intervention groups.
Population: Subjects aged 18-65 years with subacute temporomandibular disorders.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
Adults between 18 and 65 years of age with subacute Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD).
Diagnosis of TMD based on: The Diagnostic Criteria for Temporomandibular Disorders (DC/TMD). And The Research Diagnostic Criteria for Temporomandibular Disorders (RDC/TMD).
Willingness to participate in the study and signing of the informed consent form.
Disqualifiers
Individuals younger than 18 years or older than 65 years.
Medical history or systemic conditions, including: Diagnosis of neurological or neuromuscular disorders (such as multiple sclerosis, facial paralysis, trigeminal neuralgia). Systemic or inflammatory joint diseases (e.g., rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, fibromyalgia). Presence of severe psychiatric disorders. Previous diagnosis of cancer in the craniofacial or cervical region.
Previous interventions (e.g., surgery involving the TMJ or the orofacial and cervical regions).
History of trauma in the region, including mandibular trauma, whiplash injuries, or fractures in the area.
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Manual Therapy and Therapeutic Exercises Programs