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Comparison of the Effect of Pain Neuroscience Education Combined With Physiotherapy, and Physiotherapy Alone in Temporomandibular Disorders
Sponsor: Ainaz Shahedi
Summary
This research study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of Pain Neuroscience Education (PNE) when it is added to a physiotherapy program for people experiencing chronic temporomandibular disorders (TMD). To see whether adding PNE to physiotherapy program would provides additional benefits in reducing pain intensity, improving psychological well-being, and enhancing functional outcomes. The findings are expected to provide new insights into more comprehensive and patient-centered treatment strategies for managing chronic TMD. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two groups: Control Group: Physiotherapy only PNE Group: Physiotherapy plus Pain Neuroscience Education Both groups will receive their respective treatments for a set period of time.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 65 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
36
Start Date
2025-09-14
Completion Date
2026-06
Last Updated
2025-10-03
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Physiotherapy
Physiotherapy treatment programs include therapeutic ultrasound, muscle relaxation techniques, range of motion exercises, and joint and soft tissue mobilization.
Pain Neuroscience Education
PNE sessions will be conducted in addition to physiotherapy programs for intervention groups. PNE sessions will occupy half of each session during the first two weeks. Physiotherapists trained in PNE will deliver sessions using a combination of metaphors, animated videos, and scientifically accurate descriptions. The same physiotherapist will lead both sessions with the same patient. Active learning techniques will include: Connecting new information with prior knowledge. Operationalizing key pain concepts into individual contexts. Facilitated problem-solving and critical reflection.
Locations (1)
Istanbul Medipol University
Istanbul, Kavacik, Turkey (Türkiye)