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Post-Isometric Relaxation in Temporomandibular Disorders

NCT07130279 · Status: NOT_YET_RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 40

Last updated 2025-08-19

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Summary

This planned randomized, single-blind clinical trial will investigate the effects of adding the Post-Isometric Relaxation (PIR) technique to a standard postural exercise program in individuals with moderate to severe temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMD). Forty volunteers aged 18-25 years will be recruited and randomly assigned to either an experimental group (postural exercises + PIR) or a control group (postural exercises only). The intervention will be delivered three times per week for six weeks. Primary outcomes will include cervical range of motion, mandibular mobility, head anterior tilt, and thoracic kyphosis index, measured before and after the intervention. The study aims to determine whether PIR provides additional benefits to standard postural exercises in improving jaw and neck function and postural alignment in young adults with TMD.

Conditions

  • Temporomandibular Joint Disorders
  • Myofascial Pain Syndromes
  • Mandibular Dysfunction

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Postural Exercises + Post-Isometric Relaxation (PIR) Technique

Participants will perform a standardized postural exercise program (strengthening, stretching, and mobility exercises for the cervical and thoracic regions) three times per week for six weeks. In addition, the Post-Isometric Relaxation (PIR) technique will be applied to jaw muscles during each session to reduce muscle tension and improve mandibular mobility.

BEHAVIORAL

Postural Exercises

Participants will perform a standardized postural exercise program designed to improve cervical and thoracic mobility and postural alignment. The program will include strengthening, stretching, and mobility exercises targeting the cervical spine, thoracic spine, and related musculature. Each session will last approximately 30-40 minutes and will be conducted three times per week for six weeks under the supervision of a trained therapist.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Sanem ŞENER

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Sanem ŞENER · Zonguldak Bulent Ecevit University

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
25 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2025-08-11
Primary Completion
2025-09-22
Completion
2025-09-25

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