Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction Syndrome
Conditions
Interventions
This is a blinded randomized controlled clinical study. Experimental group: 33 individuals with Temporomandibular Disorder will receive orofacial manual therapy intervention. Control group: 33 individ
E02.190.599
Sponsors
Universidade Federal de Ciências da Saúde de Porto Alegre
Universidade Federal de Ciências da Saúde de Porto Alegre
Eligibility
Age
18 Years to 60 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Age 18 to 60 years; Reside in the city of Porto Alegre; Signs and symptoms of TMD, with muscular characteristics, for at least three months, with a diagnosis of orofacial pain according to the DC/TMD classification; People with internet access; Responded to the CF-PDI through an online form; Read and consent to the Free and Informed Consent Form and understood the necessary guidelines for carrying out the evaluations proposed in this research.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Be undergoing physiotherapeutic treatment for the head and neck, diagnosis of fibromyalgia, history of trauma or surgery to the head and neck and recent dental prosthesis.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Evaluate the intensity of pain measured by the numeric pain scale is expected.;We expected to find an improvement in pain and functionality measured by the CF-PDI questionnaire;Evaluate the maximum opening of the mouth measured by caliper in centimeters | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Secondary outcomes are not expected | — |
Countries
Brazil
Contacts
Public ContactRoberta Schulte Ferreira
Universidade Federal de Ciências da Saúde de Porto Alegre
Outcome results
None listed