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Peloid Therapy in Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction
Led by Uşak University · Updated on 2026-05-08
40
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
43 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
This prospective, single-group clinical study will evaluate whether local peloid therapy improves pain and jaw function in adults with temporomandibular joint dysfunction. Participants will receive peloid therapy applied to the temporomandibular joint region and masticatory muscles for 20 minutes per session, 5 days per week, for 2 weeks. Pain and functional outcomes will be measured at baseline and at the end of treatment using validated clinical scales, including the Jaw Functional Limitation Scale-8, visual analog scale pain scores, Fonseca index, maximum mouth opening, and secondary otalgia assessment.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Peloid Therapy in Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Age between 18 and 65 years
- Diagnosed with temporomandibular joint dysfunction based on DC/TMD criteria
- Have had temporomandibular joint-related pain for at least 4 weeks
- Baseline pain intensity of 3 or higher on a 0-10 visual analog scale
- Able to provide written informed consent
You will not qualify if you...
- History of temporomandibular joint trauma, tumor, active infection, or acute inflammation
- Previous temporomandibular joint surgery
- Presence of systemic inflammatory rheumatologic disease
- Pregnancy
- Open wound, active dermatitis, or skin condition preventing peloid application at the treatment site
- Received injection therapy (e.g., botulinum toxin) or regular physical therapy for TMJ within the past 3 months
- Any clinical or behavioral condition that may interfere with study compliance
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Uşak University Faculty of Medicine
Uşak, Merkez, Turkey (Türkiye), 64420
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Research Team
F
Faruk Kadri Bakkal, MD, Asistant Professor
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
NA
Model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
1
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