Temporomandibular Disorder (TMD) Diagnostic Concordance Between Physiotherapist and Surgeon

ConditionsTemporo-mandibular Dysfunction Temporomandibular Disorder (TMD)Temporomandibular Dysfunction (TMD)Temporomandibular Disorders (TMDs)Temporomandibular Joint and Muscle Disorder Temporomandibular Joint

Trial statusNot yet recruiting

Trial phaseNot applicable

Trial typeInterventional

Biological sexAll

Age18-85

SponsorMcGill University Health Centre/Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre

About this trial

Jaw disorders is the leading cause in facial pain, affecting many people in the world. Despite many patients finding relief from conservative treatment, many get referred to the surgeon for an evaluation. In order to improve access to care and reduce wait times, a new advanced practice physiotherapist-led triage model is being studied.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Referred for new consultation at the MUHC TMJ clinic for temporomandibular joint (TMJ) pain or dysfunction

Residents of the province of Quebec and benefiaries of provincial universal health insurance coverage (Régie de l'Assurance Maladie du Québec - RAMQ)

Be able to understand and communicate in either French of English

Be legally capable of providing informed consent

Disqualifiers

Presenting for a follow-up visit (i.e., not a new consultation)

Have undergone TMJ surgery within the past six months

Referred directly from a recognized orofacial pain dentist or oral medicine specialist

Referred for acute TMJ trauma requiring urgent management (e.g., fractures, dislocations)

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

Physiotherapy assessment

Treatment groups

70 Participants

are divided into 1 treatment group

Sponsors and collaborators

McGill University Health Centre/Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre

Lead sponsor

Source ClinicalTrials.gov