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Intraoral Versus Extraoral Manual Therapy in Subjects With Temporomandibular Disorders
Sponsor: University of Alcala
Summary
The aim of this randomized controlled trial is to evaluate the effects of intraoral manual therapy versus extraoral manual therapy and compare them with a control group, in the management of patients with temporomandibular disorders regarding pain, strength, quality of life, disability and anxiety.
Official title: Intraoral Versus Extraoral Manual Therapy in Subjects With Temporomandibular Disorders. A Randomized Controlled Trial
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 75 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
90
Start Date
2022-04-12
Completion Date
2026-11
Last Updated
2024-05-14
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Intraoral manual therapy
Six intraoral manual therapy sessions based on ischemic compression and pain pressure release of the temporomandibular region muscles, applied bilateral.
Extraoral manual therapy
Six extraoral manual therapy sessions based on ischemic compression, pain pressure release and pressure sliding of the temporomandibular region muscles, applied bilateral.
Exercise and counselling
Information about etiology, contributing and related factors, natural history and prognostic of the pathology of temporomandibular disorders. Counselling based on: diet, habits like tabacism, stress and anxiety control, physical activity and awareness of dental clenching. Exercise daily program based on active and passive mobility of the temporomandibular joint, stretching exercises and self massage.
Locations (1)
University of Alcalá
Alcalá de Henares, Madrid, Spain