NCT06803407

Brief Summary

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.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

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

Enrollment
40

participants targeted

Target at P25-P50 for all trials

Timeline
Completed

Started Oct 2023

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

Health score is calculated from publicly available data and should be used for screening purposes only.

Trial Relationships

Click on a node to explore related trials.

Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

October 1, 2023

Completed
1.3 years until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

January 27, 2025

Completed
4 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

January 31, 2025

Completed
3 months until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

April 28, 2025

Completed
1 month until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

May 30, 2025

Completed
Last Updated

July 17, 2025

Status Verified

July 1, 2025

Enrollment Period

1.6 years

First QC Date

January 27, 2025

Last Update Submit

July 15, 2025

Conditions

Temporomandibular Joint Disc Displacement

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Range of motion

    Range of motion of temporomandibular joint

    an average one month

Secondary Outcomes (2)

  • Numeric Pain scale

    an average one month

  • Mandibular Function Impairment Questionnaire

    an average one month

Study Arms (2)

Group 1 study group

Home exercise group and patient education

Other: Home exerciseOther: Patient education

Group 2 control group

Only patient education

Other: Patient education

Interventions

Home exerciseOTHER

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

Group 1 study group
Patient educationOTHER

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

Group 1 study groupGroup 2 control group

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years - 65 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
Sampling MethodNon-Probability Sample
Study Population

Patients with Temporomandibular joint disc displacement with reduction

You may qualify if:

  • 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

You may not qualify if:

  • 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

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Karadeniz Technical University

Trabzon, Trabzon, 61000, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

MeSH Terms

Interventions

Patient Education as Topic

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Health EducationPreventive Health ServicesHealth ServicesHealth Care Facilities Workforce and Services

Study Officials

  • Nurhayat korkmaz, Msc

    Karadeniz Technical University

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
observational
Observational Model
CASE CONTROL
Time Perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Target Duration
1 Month
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Research assistant

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

January 27, 2025

First Posted

January 31, 2025

Study Start

October 1, 2023

Primary Completion

April 28, 2025

Study Completion

May 30, 2025

Last Updated

July 17, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-07

Data Sharing

IPD Sharing
Will not share

Locations

TU(1)