NCT01825629

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine the efficacy of a multidisciplinary therapy with physical, manual and deontology therapies in the treatment of temporomandibular joint dysfunction in patients with fibromyalgia syndrome.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
70

participants targeted

Target at P50-P75 for not_applicable

Timeline
Completed

Started Apr 2013

Shorter than P25 for not_applicable

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

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Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

March 25, 2013

Completed
7 days until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

April 1, 2013

Completed
4 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

April 5, 2013

Completed
6 months until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

October 1, 2013

Completed
2 months until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

December 1, 2013

Completed
Last Updated

December 11, 2013

Status Verified

December 1, 2013

Enrollment Period

6 months

First QC Date

March 25, 2013

Last Update Submit

December 9, 2013

Conditions

Keywords

PainTemporomandibular jointManual therapyPhysical therapyFibromyalgia Syndrome

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Change on pain intensity

    The visual analog scales designed to measure the intensity of pain and degree of relief experienced by the patient; with the value 0 refers to the situation of no pain and score 100 refers to the situation of unbearable pain.

    At baseline, 15 weeks and 20 weeks

Secondary Outcomes (7)

  • Change in temporomandibular dysfunction

    At baseline, 15 weeks and 20 weeks

  • Change in quality of life SF-36

    At baseline, 15 weeks and 20 weeks

  • Change on index of widespread pain and symptom severity

    At baseline, 15 weeks and 20 weeks

  • Change in physical function

    At baseline, 15 weeks and 20 weeks

  • Change on quality of sleep

    At baseline, 15 weeks and 20 weeks

  • +2 more secondary outcomes

Other Outcomes (2)

  • Change in clinical impression of severity

    At baseline, 15 weeks and 20 weeks

  • Change in clinical global impression of improvement

    15 weeks and 20 weeks after intervention

Study Arms (2)

Multidisplinary Therapy

EXPERIMENTAL

The multidisciplinary therapy involves the application of physical therapy, manual therapy and deontology therapy. This multidisciplinary therapy will be administered twice a week for 15 weeks.

Other: Multidisciplinary therapy

One technique of myofascial release

PLACEBO COMPARATOR

A physiotherapist administered 15 sessions of "induction occipital" once a week.

Other: Placebo

Interventions

Physical Therapy: Cervical traction, Cranium fore flexion 15 °, Open-close mouth dental contactless (10 mm), Opening movement with a small resistor (one finger on chin), Flexion of the head, without actually lifting, resisting in the front, Occipital extension, Cranium fore flexion 15 °, Cervical traction. Myofascial Therapy: Induction suboccipital, compression - decompression of the temporomandibular joint, horizontal induction of the temporomandibular joint, deep fascia induction in the temporal region, deep induction of the masseter fascia, deep induction of the external pterygoid, and induction of intraoral pterygoid. Deontology therapy: the patient are going to port a deprogramming occlusal splint every night, an average of 8 hours per day, for 15 weeks.

Multidisplinary Therapy
PlaceboOTHER
One technique of myofascial release

Eligibility Criteria

Age30 Years - 65 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • Diagnosis of Fibromyalgia Syndrome
  • Agreement to attend evening therapy sessions
  • A chief complaint of acute pain (duration \< 6 months) in the temporomandibular joint on at least one side.
  • The presence of joint clicking during jaw opening that was eliminated on protrusive opening.

You may not qualify if:

  • History of recent trauma.
  • Therapeutic co-interventions during treatment.
  • Indication for surgical treatment of temporomandibular joint.
  • Edentulism.
  • Physical or mental illness that precludes attendance at therapy sessions.

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Fibromyalgia Association (AGRAFIM)

Granada, Almeria, 04120, Spain

Location

Related Publications (20)

  • Fernandez-Carnero J, La Touche R, Ortega-Santiago R, Galan-del-Rio F, Pesquera J, Ge HY, Fernandez-de-Las-Penas C. Short-term effects of dry needling of active myofascial trigger points in the masseter muscle in patients with temporomandibular disorders. J Orofac Pain. 2010 Winter;24(1):106-12.

    PMID: 20213036BACKGROUND
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    PMID: 20401352BACKGROUND
  • Oliveira-Campelo NM, Rubens-Rebelatto J, Marti N-Vallejo FJ, Alburquerque-Sendi N F, Fernandez-de-Las-Penas C. The immediate effects of atlanto-occipital joint manipulation and suboccipital muscle inhibition technique on active mouth opening and pressure pain sensitivity over latent myofascial trigger points in the masticatory muscles. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2010 May;40(5):310-7. doi: 10.2519/jospt.2010.3257.

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    PMID: 20658006BACKGROUND
  • La Touche R, Paris-Alemany A, von Piekartz H, Mannheimer JS, Fernandez-Carnero J, Rocabado M. The influence of cranio-cervical posture on maximal mouth opening and pressure pain threshold in patients with myofascial temporomandibular pain disorders. Clin J Pain. 2011 Jan;27(1):48-55. doi: 10.1097/AJP.0b013e3181edc157.

    PMID: 20733480BACKGROUND
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    PMID: 20737707BACKGROUND
  • Ariji Y, Katsumata A, Hiraiwa Y, Izumi M, Sakuma S, Shimizu M, Kurita K, Ariji E. Masseter muscle sonographic features as indices for evaluating efficacy of massage treatment. Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol Oral Radiol Endod. 2010 Oct;110(4):517-26. doi: 10.1016/j.tripleo.2010.05.003.

    PMID: 20868996BACKGROUND
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    PMID: 23356206BACKGROUND
  • de Felicio CM, Medeiros AP, de Oliveira Melchior M. Validity of the 'protocol of oro-facial myofunctional evaluation with scores' for young and adult subjects. J Oral Rehabil. 2012 Oct;39(10):744-53. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2842.2012.02336.x. Epub 2012 Aug 1.

    PMID: 22852833BACKGROUND
  • Guarda-Nardini L, Stecco A, Stecco C, Masiero S, Manfredini D. Myofascial pain of the jaw muscles: comparison of short-term effectiveness of botulinum toxin injections and fascial manipulation technique. Cranio. 2012 Apr;30(2):95-102. doi: 10.1179/crn.2012.014.

    PMID: 22606852BACKGROUND
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    PMID: 22474795BACKGROUND
  • Manfredini D, Castroflorio T, Perinetti G, Guarda-Nardini L. Dental occlusion, body posture and temporomandibular disorders: where we are now and where we are heading for. J Oral Rehabil. 2012 Jun;39(6):463-71. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2842.2012.02291.x. Epub 2012 Mar 21.

    PMID: 22435603BACKGROUND
  • Aggarwal A, Keluskar V. Physiotherapy as an adjuvant therapy for treatment of TMJ disorders. Gen Dent. 2012 Mar-Apr;60(2):e119-22.

    PMID: 22414516BACKGROUND
  • Walczynska-Dragon K, Baron S. The biomechanical and functional relationship between temporomandibular dysfunction and cervical spine pain. Acta Bioeng Biomech. 2011;13(4):93-8.

    PMID: 22339095BACKGROUND
  • Craane B, Dijkstra PU, Stappaerts K, De Laat A. Randomized controlled trial on physical therapy for TMJ closed lock. J Dent Res. 2012 Apr;91(4):364-9. doi: 10.1177/0022034512438275. Epub 2012 Feb 8.

    PMID: 22318373BACKGROUND
  • Dym H, Israel H. Diagnosis and treatment of temporomandibular disorders. Dent Clin North Am. 2012 Jan;56(1):149-61, ix. doi: 10.1016/j.cden.2011.08.002.

    PMID: 22117948BACKGROUND
  • Doepel M, Nilner M, Ekberg E, LE Bell Y. Long-term effectiveness of a prefabricated oral appliance for myofascial pain. J Oral Rehabil. 2012 Apr;39(4):252-60. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2842.2011.02261.x. Epub 2011 Oct 11.

    PMID: 21985440BACKGROUND
  • Hunter EK. Integration of rehabilitation and acupuncture in the treatment of a professional musician with temporomandibular joint dysfunction. Acupunct Med. 2011 Dec;29(4):298-301. doi: 10.1136/aim.2010.003889. Epub 2011 Jun 16.

    PMID: 21685109BACKGROUND
  • Armijo-Olivo S, Silvestre R, Fuentes J, da Costa BR, Gadotti IC, Warren S, Major PW, Thie NM, Magee DJ. Electromyographic activity of the cervical flexor muscles in patients with temporomandibular disorders while performing the craniocervical flexion test: a cross-sectional study. Phys Ther. 2011 Aug;91(8):1184-97. doi: 10.2522/ptj.20100233. Epub 2011 Jun 9.

    PMID: 21659465BACKGROUND
  • Cuccia AM, Caradonna C, Caradonna D. Manual therapy of the mandibular accessory ligaments for the management of temporomandibular joint disorders. J Am Osteopath Assoc. 2011 Feb;111(2):102-12.

    PMID: 21357496BACKGROUND

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction SyndromePainFibromyalgia

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Temporomandibular Joint DisordersCraniomandibular DisordersMandibular DiseasesJaw DiseasesMusculoskeletal DiseasesJoint DiseasesMuscular DiseasesMyofascial Pain SyndromesStomatognathic DiseasesNeurologic ManifestationsSigns and SymptomsPathological Conditions, Signs and SymptomsRheumatic DiseasesNeuromuscular DiseasesNervous System Diseases

Study Officials

  • Adelaida M Castro-Sánchez, PhD

    Universidad de Almeria

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
DOUBLE
Who Masked
PARTICIPANT, OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
SINGLE GROUP
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
PhD (Lecturer)

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

March 25, 2013

First Posted

April 5, 2013

Study Start

April 1, 2013

Primary Completion

October 1, 2013

Study Completion

December 1, 2013

Last Updated

December 11, 2013

Record last verified: 2013-12

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