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NCT Number: NCT03139175

Association Between TMD and LBP Back Pain

Investigate the relationships between temporomandibular disorder and low back pain

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Key information

Conditions

Conditions Disease Pathologic Processes Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Age range

20 year–80 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Tri-Service General Hospital

Taipei, Taiwan

About this study

Some patients with chronic low back pain reveal temporomandibular disorder,and others do not. So the aims of my study were to find out the risk factors that contribute to the concurrence of temporomandibular disorder.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • unilateral LBP for more than 1 year

Exclusion criteria

  • sensory or neurologic disorders; structural defect of the spine or lower extremities; a history of spine or TMD surgery; recent hip, knee, or ankle pain; any medication that could affect balance; a history of uncorrected visual impairment; and vestibular disorders.

Treatment and study plan

balance assessment with Biodex balance system

Device

All subjects of three groups will be assessed with the evaluation device( balance system).

Primary outcomes

  1. balance assesment

    Time frame: only measure the balance performance before the treatment

    The subjects from three groups all receive the balance assessment with the Biodex balance system, and compare the difference.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Tri-Service General Hospital (TSGH)

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Association Between Temporomadibular Disorder and Low Back Pain

Important dates

Study start
2017
Primary completion
2017
Study completion
2018
First posted
May 3, 2017
Registry last updated
Sep 14, 2018

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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