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Synchronous vs Asynchronous Telerehabilitation for Bruxism
Sponsor: Gazi University
Summary
The goal of this clinical trial was to learn if online exercise and self-massage programs could lower pain and improve jaw movement in adults with bruxism (teeth grinding or clenching). The main questions it aimed to answer were: Did live video exercise guided by a physical therapist lower jaw pain more than an independent video exercise program? Did live video exercise guided by a physical therapist improve mouth opening more than an independent video exercise program? Researchers compared live video sessions to independent video exercises to see which approach worked better for improving jaw function, sleep quality, and daily life. Participants: Completed an 8-session exercise and self-massage program over 4 weeks (2 times each week). Either practiced live with a physical therapist over video calls or followed recorded video exercises on their own at home. Answered surveys about pain, sleep quality, and oral health before and after the 4-week program. Had their mouth opening, jaw muscle sensitivity, and muscle activity tested before and after the program.
Official title: Synchronous vs Asynchronous Telerehabilitation for Bruxism: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
34
Start Date
2025-08-01
Completion Date
2026-04-30
Last Updated
2026-09-18
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Synchronous Telerehabilitation Protocol
Real-time video-supervised protocol consisting of diaphragmatic breathing, cervical stretching, TMJ range of motion and self-stretching, bilateral masseter/temporalis self-massage, scapular stabilization exercises, and TMJ education brochure (8 sessions over 4 weeks).
Asynchronous Telerehabilitation Protocol
Video-recorded home protocol consisting of identical diaphragmatic breathing, cervical stretching, TMJ range of motion/self-stretching, bilateral self-massage, scapular exercises, and TMJ education brochure performed independently with weekly check-ins (8 sessions over 4 weeks).
Locations (1)
Ankara University, Faculty of Dentistry
Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye)