Management of temporomandibular disorder using Kinesio tape and therapeutic exercises

A comparative evaluation of the effectiveness of Kinesio taping combined with therapeutic exercises versus therapeutic exercises alone in the management of temporomandibular disorders: A randomized controlled trial. - NIL

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 3

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2025/05/087345

Enrollment

Registered

2025-05-22

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2025-05-26

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: K088- Other specified disorders of teethand supporting structures

Interventions

Intervention1: Kinesio taping with Therapeutic exercises.: After explaining the study to the patient, an informed consent will be taken from the patient before the start of the study. Participants wil

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1)Patients fulfilling the Diagnostic criteria for temporomandibular disorders (DC/TMD)31 for Pain-Related temporomandibular disorders which include Myalgia (Local myalgia, myofascial pain, and myofascial pain with referral). 2)Recurrent and chronic history of pain. 3)Patients who have given Informed consent.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1)Patients fulfilling the DC/TMD CRITERIA of Diagnostic Procedures for Pain Related temporomandibular disorder which include Headache attributed to TMD, Disc derangement, Degenerative joint disease, Subluxation. 2)Patient with inflammation in the oral cavity (e.g., pulpitis or impacted molars) manifested as myospasm or preventive muscle contraction. 3)Patient with previous splint therapy, pharmacotherapy (e.g., oral contraception, hormone replacement therapy and antidepressants) 4) Patients with history of any surgical procedures of the TMJ including arthrocentesis and arthroscopy 5)Patient undergoing orthodontic treatment 6) Patients with masticatory organ or whiplash injury or history of trauma to jaw. 7)Patient with severe pain. 8) Patients with mental illness 9)Pregnant females 10)Patient with known tape allergy. 11) Patient not willing to give informed consent.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Intensity of pain, maximum interincisal opening, pressure pain thresholdTimepoint: 1st,3rd,6th,9th and on 12th day and after 1 month of the cessation of the treatment.	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
1.To note the adverse effects of Kinesio tape.Timepoint: 1st, 3rd,6th, 9th and on 12th day and after 1 month of the cessation of the treatment.	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Samruddhi Shirure

Government Dental College and Hospital, Nagpur

amit_parate11@rediffmail.com9370998219

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026