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NCT Number: NCT05187325

The Clinical Effects of Myofascial Trigger Points in Disc Replacement With Reduction

This is a prospective, and controlled trial. 60 participants with myofascial trigger points and disc displacement with reduction and 60 participants with disc displacement with reduction will be included in the study. These two groups will be compared for clinical findings, pain severity and limitation of the temporomadibular function.

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Key information

Conditions

Temporomandibular Joint Disorders Craniomandibular Disorders Jaw Diseases Joint Diseases Mandibular Diseases Muscular Diseases Musculoskeletal Diseases Myofascial Pain Syndromes Myofascial Trigger Point Pain Neurologic Manifestations Pain Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Signs and Symptoms Stomatognathic Diseases

Age range

18 year–65 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Kanuni Sultan Suleyman Training and Research Hospital

Istanbul, Kucukcekmece, 34303, Turkey (Türkiye)

About this study

This is a prospective, and controlled trial. 60 participants with myofascial trigger points and disc displacement with reduction and 60 participants with disc displacement with reduction will be included in the study. The participants' ages will be between 18-65 years of both genders.

These two groups will be compared for clinical findings with DC/TMD Axis I- Symptom Questionnaire, pain levels in the last 1 month with DC/TMD Axis II-Graded Chronic Pain Scale, and limitation of the temporomadibular function with DC/TMD Axis II-Jaw Functional Limitation Scale-8.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

  • 18-65 years old of both genders.
  • Presence of disc displacement with reduction with/without myofascial trigger points in master muscles.
  • Being accepted of the participation in the study.

Exclusion criteria

  • Lack of cognitive ability to understand test instructions, illiteracy, aphasia, presence of a known psychiatric illness
  • Refusal to participate in the study
  • Patients under the age of 18 and over the age of 65
  • Having other temporomandibular joint disorders other than the diagnosis of RDD and/or myofascial trigger points

Treatment and study plan

No intervention

Other

there is no intervention

Primary outcomes

  1. mouth opening distance

    Time frame: 1 day

    Maximal opening of mouth is described as the greatest distance between incisal edge of maxillary central incisor to the incisal edge of mandibular central incisor, when the mouth is opened as wide as possible painlessly or as the inter incisal distance plus the overbite.

  2. bruxism

    Time frame: 1 day

    bruxism is a stereotyped movement disorder characterized by grinding or clenching of the teeth

  3. limitation of the movement of the temporomandibular joint

    Time frame: 1 day

    limitation of the movement of the temporomandibular joint

  4. temporomandibular joint noises

    Time frame: 1 day

    noises of the temporomandibular joint

  5. locking of the temporomandibular joint

    Time frame: 1 day

    locking of the temporomandibular joint

  6. Graded Chronic pain Scale v.2.0

    Time frame: 1 day

    Version 2 of the GCPS includes, in addition to the 3 items for pain intensity and 4 items for function, one item for number of days of pain.

  7. Jaw Functional Limitation Scale-8

    Time frame: 1 day

    The JFLS was initially developed as an 8-item global scale for overall functional limitation of the masticatory system; based on the resultant items and supporting psychometric data, the instrument was re-developed in order to expand measured constructs to also include masticatory limitation, vertical mobility limitation, and verbal and non-verbal communication limitation.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Kanuni Sultan Suleyman Training and Research Hospital

Other

Registry information

Official study title

The Effect of Myofascial Trigger Points on Clinical Symptoms, Pain and Limitation of Temporomandibular Joint Function in Disc Displacement With Reduction

Important dates

Study start
2021
Primary completion
2022
Study completion
2022
First posted
Jan 11, 2022
Registry last updated
Mar 31, 2022

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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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