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Effects of Orofascial Myofunctional Therapy and Cervical Stabilization Exercises on Temporomandibular Dysfunction

NCT ID: NCT07828587
Registry status: Not yet recruiting
Study type: Interventional
Phase: Not applicable
Sponsor: Lahore University of Biological and Applied Sciences
Conditions: Disc Displacement, Temporo-mandibular Dysfunction, Temporomandibular Disorders (TMDs)

Overview

ClinicalTrials.gov lists this study as Not yet recruiting.

Official title: Effects of Orofascial Myofunctional Therapy and Cervical Stabilization Exercises on Jaw Pain, Range of Motion, Occlusal Load and Functional Limitation in Patients With Temporomandibular Dysfunction

Enrollment: 80 participants (Estimated).

What is being studied

Intervention: Aftercare
Other: cervical stabilization exercises
Intervention: Continuity of Patient Care
Intervention: Dentistry
Intervention: Myofunctional Therapy
Other: orofacial myofunctional therapy
Intervention: Patient Care
Intervention: Physical Therapy Modalities
Intervention: Rehabilitation
Intervention: Rehabilitation of Speech and Language Disorders
Intervention: Therapeutics

Who may be eligible

Ages: 18 Years to 35 Years
Sex: All
Healthy volunteers accepted: No

ClinicalTrials.gov lists the following eligibility criteria.

Inclusion Criteria: * All genders * Aged between 18-35 years * Intra-articular, anterior disc displacement with reduction of TMJ, based on RDC/TMD criteria * Axis-I, group II - Disc displacement with reduction * Clinically diagnosed patients with Anterior Disc Displacement with Reduction (ADDR) from Maxillo-facial surgery department * Diagnostic screening will be conducted using a cluster of clinical tests, including jaw compression, traction, and translation maneuvers, static and dynamic resistance testing, and clenching provocation * A positive diagnosis will be established when five of the six tests demonstrate positive findings * All patients and subjects had permanent dentition; none had dental pain or periodontal problems, neurological or cognitive deficit * Symptoms persist for ≥ 3 months * Pain should not be less than 4/10 on NPRS * Maximum mouth opening ≥ 40mm * Maximum relative occlusal load (50% rule) Exclusion Criteria: * Severe systemic conditions affecting muscles or joints (e.g., rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia, generalized joint hypermobility, neuromuscular disorders). * Any psychiatric or neurological disorders interfering with adherence (e.g., uncontrolled epilepsy, major psychiatric illness such as anxiety, stress, or depression). * Previous TMJ surgery, arthroscopy, arthrocentesis, or injection therapy in the past 6 months. * Ongoing dental appliance therapy (splints/braces) unless stabilized for at least 3 months. * Suspected neoplasm, infection, or fracture in the craniofacial region. * Progressive neurological deficits (e.g., facial numbness, motor weakness). * Severe or constant night pain not relieved by rest (which may indicate pathology beyond disc displacement with reduction). * Insomnia or disturbed sleep quality.

Study locations

1 study location is listed.

Site recruitment status is not specified in the registry data for these locations.

Countries: Pakistan

Punjab Province, Pakistan: 1

Sample of listed locations

Dr. Umber Nawaz — Lahore, Punjab Province, 54770, Pakistan — Site recruitment status not specified in the registry data

Study details

Start date: September 15, 2026
Primary completion date: December 15, 2026
Completion date: February 15, 2027
First posted: September 18, 2026

Source and update information

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov
NCT ID: NCT07828587
Registry last updated: September 18, 2026
QualifiedStudies registry data refreshed: October 5, 2026
QualifiedStudies record fetched: October 5, 2026

View NCT07828587 on ClinicalTrials.gov

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