Status:
COMPLETED
Investigation of the Instant Effect of Rocabado Exercise
Lead Sponsor:
Sultan Abdulhamid Han Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
Conditions:
Electromyography
Exercise
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-40 years
Brief Summary
The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) or jaw joint is a bilateral hinge joint formed by the fusion of the temporal bone and mandible, which provides complex movements necessary for basic functions such as...
Detailed Description
This study aims to investigate the effect of different Rocabado exercises on masseter muscle activity in healthy, sedentary individuals. The study will be conducted at the Faculty of Physiotherapy and...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Age between 18 and 40 years.
- No engagement in any regular sports activities (sedentary lifestyle).
- Voluntary participation in the study.
Exclusion
- A history of teeth grinding or bruxism.
- Clinical signs of increased muscle tone in the masticatory muscles upon physical examination by a physiotherapist.
- A masseter pressure pain threshold measurement below a predetermined cutoff point, as assessed by an algometer (Baseline, USA). This criterion is included to ensure participants do not have underlying muscle sensitivity that could influence EMG readings.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
December 3 2024
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
April 8 2025
Estimated Enrollment :
35 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT06949332
Start Date
December 3 2024
End Date
April 8 2025
Last Update
April 29 2025
Active Locations (1)
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Gülhane Health Sciences Faculty
Ankara, Keçiören, Turkey (Türkiye), 06300