Status:
COMPLETED
Stretching Exercises and Temporomandibular Disorders
Lead Sponsor:
University of Sao Paulo General Hospital
Conditions:
Temporomandibular Disorders
Eligibility:
FEMALE
19-40 years
Phase:
PHASE1
Brief Summary
To compare the efficacy of global postural reeducation (GPR) with static stretching exercises (SS) in the treatment of women with temporomandibular disorders (TMD). Physical therapy is of importance ...
Detailed Description
Purpose: To compare the efficacy of global postural reeducation (GPR) with static stretching exercises (SS) in the treatment of women with temporomandibular disorders (TMD). Methods: A total of 24 su...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Helkimo index III,
- Myogenic TMD, AND
- Presence of para-functional habits, such as: bruxism, teeth clenching, mouth-breathing and lip biting.
Exclusion
- Surgery or trauma in the orofacial region,
- Systemic or degenerative diseases, OR
- Undergoing odontological, psychological, or physical therapy treatments.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
February 1 2004
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
March 1 2007
Estimated Enrollment :
24 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00993577
Start Date
February 1 2004
End Date
March 1 2007
Last Update
October 30 2009
Active Locations (2)
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1
Physicaltherapy, Speech and Ocupational Therapy Department
Rua Cipotânea, 51, São Paulo, Brazil
2
Clinical Hospital of University of São Paulo
São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil, 05403-000