Status:
COMPLETED
Neck Exercises in Patients With Temporomandibular Disorders
Lead Sponsor:
University of Alberta
Conditions:
Temporomandibular Disorders
Temporomandibular Joint Pain
Eligibility:
FEMALE
18-60 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Musculoskeletal (MSK) pain is a common reason to seek medical treatment. Temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) are MSK disorders that affect the masticatory muscles, the temporomandibular joint, and rela...
Detailed Description
To treat musculoskeletal disorders, looking at the brain is an unusual strategy but one with high potential for effectiveness. Exercise can potentially train the brain if we understand the links betwe...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- females 18-60 years of age (TMDs are more prevalent in females);
- diagnosed with muscle pain disorders as classified by the new Diagnostic Criteria for Temporomandibular Disorders (DC/TMD) or mixed TMD;
- have had pain in the masticatory muscle for at least 3 months;
- have chronic masticatory muscle pain not attributable to recent acute trauma, previous infection, or active inflammation; and
- have a moderate or severe baseline pain score of 30 mm or greater using a 100 mm VAS.
Exclusion
- metabolic, rheumatoid, or vascular diseases;
- commonly comorbid functional chronic pain disorders (e.g., irritable bowel syndrome, fibromyalgia);
- psychiatric disorders (e.g., depression, schizophrenia);
- abnormal neurological examination;
- contraindication for MRI scanning (e.g., metallic surgical implant);
- self-report of substance abuse;
- exercise therapy in the 6 months before entry into the study or current treatment for TMD;
- previous experience with electrotherapy; or
- pregnant or planning a pregnancy.
- After confirming eligibility to participate in the study, all participants will be asked to sign an informed consent in accordance with the UofA´s policies on research using human participants.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
January 17 2018
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
December 20 2024
Estimated Enrollment :
113 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT03403998
Start Date
January 17 2018
End Date
December 20 2024
Last Update
November 18 2025
Active Locations (1)
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Corbett Hall-Sports Laboratory
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, T6G 0V1