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NCT06148818 Effect of Progressive Neck Motor Control Exercises on Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction

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NCT ID NCT06148818
Status Recruiting
Phase
Sponsor Karadeniz Technical University
Condition Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction Syndrome
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 75 participants
Start Date 2024-11-04
Primary Completion 2025-05-30

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age 55 Years
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
Progressive neck motor control exercise therapyPatient education

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What to Expect as a Participant

You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.

This trial targets 75 participants in total. It began in 2024-11-04 with a primary completion date of 2025-05-30.

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Brief Summary

The primary aim of this study was to investigate the effects of progressive neck motor control exercises on craniocervical pain, posture, function and kinesiophobia in different types of temporomandibular dysfunction. The secondary aim of the study was to examine the differences between the effects of progressive neck motor control exercises on different types of temporomandibular dysfunction.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * 18 to 55 years old, * Temporomandibular joint-related complaints for at least 3 months, * Temporomandibular dysfunction is diagnosed as a result of clinical and radiological evaluation by the dentist, * Neck pain of 3 or more according to the numeric pain scale Exclusion Criteria: * Cognitive problems, * The one with the splint, * Those who have used painkillers or muscle relaxants for temporomandibular dysfunction complaints in the last 1 week, * With any systematic joint or muscle disease (e.g. fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis), * Those with serious systemic diseases, * Any neurological disorder (e.g. trigeminal neuralgia), * Pregnancy or breastfeeding, * Treated for Temporomandibular joint or orofacial muscle pain in the last 3 months, * Has undergone an operation/trauma to the cervical region and/or temporomandibular joint, * Positive vertebrobasilar artery test

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

nurhayat korkmaz, PhDstudent

✉ krkmznrhyt@gmail.com

📞 +90538736

Principal Investigator

Nurhayat Korkmaz, PhDstudent

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Karadeniz Technical University

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT06148818 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, up to 55 Years, studying Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction Syndrome. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

Is NCT06148818 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT06148818 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at krkmznrhyt@gmail.com for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT06148818 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Trabzon, Turkey (Türkiye).

Who is sponsoring the NCT06148818 clinical trial?

NCT06148818 is sponsored by Karadeniz Technical University. The principal investigator is Nurhayat Korkmaz, PhDstudent at Karadeniz Technical University. The trial plans to enroll 75 participants.

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