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NCT Number: NCT06803407

Investigation of the Effectiveness of a Home Exercise Program

The purpose of this study is to examine the effects of a home exercise program on individuals with temporomandibular joint disc displacement with reduction. Participants will be assessed at baseline and again after a four-week home exercise program.

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Key information

Conditions

Temporomandibular Joint Disc Displacement

Age range

18 year–65 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Karadeniz Technical University

Trabzon, 61000, Turkey (Türkiye)

About this study

Participants who meet the inclusion criteria will be randomly divided into 2 groups. The first group, called the study group, will receive a home exercise program and patient education. The second group, called the control group, will receive only patient education. Participants will be assessed at baseline and again after a four-week home exercise program.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

  • 18 and 65 years,
  • who have had complaints related to TMJ for at least 3 months,
  • who have been diagnosed with Temporomandibular joint disc displacement with reduction as a result of clinical and radiological evaluation by a dentist

Exclusion criteria

  • Those with cognitive problems,
  • any systemic joint or muscle disease (e.g. fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis),
  • serious systemic diseases,
  • any neurological disorder (e.g. trigeminal neuralgia),
  • pregnancy, breastfeeding,
  • who have previously been treated for TMJ or orofacial muscle pain

Treatment and study plan

Home exercise

Other

The study group will be given exercises that include temporomandibular joint and neck as a home exercise program.

Patient Education

Other

Information about the disease and symptoms, chewing recommendations, dietary changes, parafunctional habits, activities to avoid, posture training

Primary outcomes

  1. Range of motion

    Time frame: an average one month

    Range of motion of temporomandibular joint

Secondary outcomes

  1. Numeric Pain scale

    Time frame: an average one month

    Pain severity assessment

  2. Mandibular Function Impairment Questionnaire

    Time frame: an average one month

    Assessment of mandibular function

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Karadeniz Technical University

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Investigation of the Effectiveness of a Home Exercise Program in Individuals With Temporomandibular Joint Disc Displacement With Reduction

Important dates

Study start
2023
Primary completion
2025
Study completion
2025
First posted
Jan 31, 2025
Registry last updated
Jul 17, 2025

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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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