The effect of Temporomandibular joint manual therapy on the improvement of patients with non-specific chronic neck pain

The effect of adding Temporomandibular joint manual therapy to routine physiotherapy on the improvement of patients with non-specific chronic neck pain

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

IRCT

Registry ID

IRCT2017012732221N1

Enrollment

Registered

2017-02-13

Start date

2017-01-03

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2018-02-22

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Conditions

Condition 1: Temporomandibular joint disorders. Condition 2: non-specific chronic neck pain. Temporomandibular joint disorders Other chronic pain

Interventions

Rehabilitation

Intervention 1: Common physical therapy treatment interventions for neck pain, which is the same for both groups, include the following: Soft tissue release, muscle energy techniques and exercise the

Common physical therapy treatment interventions for neck pain, which is the same for both groups, include the following: Soft tissue release, muscle energy techniques and exercise therapy

In the intervention group, manual therapy of the temporomandibular joint includes the following: Muscle energy techniques, mobilization and tongue movements and related training in the TMJ

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

18 Years to 55 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Inclusion criteria: People with non-specific chronic neck pain, which they are also suffering from the Temporomandibular joint disorders. In this case, there are the pain and limitations in range of motion of the Temporomandibular joint and pain and tenderness in at least two related muscles. Exclusion criteria: Neurological disorders; Absence of pain in the Temporomandibular joint; Malignancy and infection; Acute muscle trauma

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria:

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Neck disability index (NDI). Timepoint: At the first session, at the last session and one month after. Method of measurement: Neck disability index (NDI).;The pain. Timepoint: At the first session, at the last session and one month after. Method of measurement: Visual Analogue Scale(VAS).;The range of motion of neck flexion. Timepoint: At the first session, at the last session and one month after. Method of measurement: Goniometer.;The range of motion of neck extention. Timepoint: At the first session, at the last session and one month after. Method of measurement: Goniometer.;The range of motion of neck side bending. Timepoint: At the first session, at the last session and one month after. Method of measurement: Goniometer.;The range of motion of neck rotation. Timepoint: At the first session, at the last session and one month after. Method of measurement: Goniometer.	—

Measure

Time frame

Neck disability index (NDI). Timepoint: At the first session, at the last session and one month after. Method of measurement: Neck disability index (NDI).;The pain. Timepoint: At the first session, at the last session and one month after. Method of measurement: Visual Analogue Scale(VAS).;The range of motion of neck flexion. Timepoint: At the first session, at the last session and one month after. Method of measurement: Goniometer.;The range of motion of neck extention. Timepoint: At the first session, at the last session and one month after. Method of measurement: Goniometer.;The range of motion of neck side bending. Timepoint: At the first session, at the last session and one month after. Method of measurement: Goniometer.;The range of motion of neck rotation. Timepoint: At the first session, at the last session and one month after. Method of measurement: Goniometer.

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Secondary

Measure	Time frame
General questionnaire. Timepoint: At the first assessment session. Method of measurement: questionnaire.	—

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactMaryam Ghodrati

University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences

mary.gh1372@yahoo.com+212 2203652

Outcome results

None listed

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