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Tele-Rehabilitation in Patients With Temporomandibular Dysfunction: Randomized, Controlled and Blind
Led by University of Nove de Julho · Updated on 2025-03-04
50
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
12 weeks
Total Duration
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What this Trial Is About
Temporomandibular disorder (TMD) involves symptoms like pain, limited jaw movement, and joint noises, caused by multiple factors including biological, environmental, and psychosocial aspects. Researchers are evaluating the effect of telerehabilitation on pain, jaw movement, functionality, and biopsychosocial factors in people with TMD through a randomized, controlled, and blinded clinical trial. Participants will be assigned to one of two groups: an in-person physiotherapy group or a telerehabilitation group. Both groups receive multimodal physical therapy twice a week for 12 weeks. Treatments include manual therapy such as extra-oral and intra-oral massage, myofascial release, mobilization exercises, mouth opening exercises with tongue positioning, proprioceptive exercises, and personalized adjustments based on patient needs. The telerehabilitation group receives therapy via video calls and performs self-massage and mobilization guided remotely. Participants will be assessed using tools like the Diagnostic Criteria for Temporomandibular Disorders, the Fonseca Anamnesis Index, the Numerical Pain Scale, and the Functional Limitation Questionnaire at baseline, 12 weeks, and 6 months. Researchers will measure pain levels, jaw range of motion, functionality, and biopsychosocial aspects to analyze treatment effects. The trial includes detailed follow-up and data analysis with a focus on patient outcomes over time.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Tele-Rehabilitation in Patients With Temporomandibular Dysfunction
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Age between 18 and 60 years
- Presence of facial pain in the last 6 months
- Diagnosis of myalgia, arthralgia, headache related to temporomandibular dysfunction, or temporomandibular joint subluxation
You will not qualify if you...
History of severe allergic reactions to study medication Currently pregnant or breastfeeding Recent participation in another clinical trial within the last 30 days Presence of uncontrolled medical conditions that could affect safety
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Your Study Journey
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person)
Duration - 12 weeks
Participants receive multimodal therapy including manual therapy and exercises, either in face-to-face sessions or via telerehabilitation.
Twice weekly visits for a total of 24 sessions, each lasting about 40 minutes
Duration - Approximately 3 months after treatment ends
Participants are assessed for pain, range of motion, functionality, and biopsychosocial status at 6 months after treatment.
1 visit at 6 months post-treatment
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
University Nove de Julho
São Paulo, Brazil, 01504-001
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
TRIPLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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