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The Effect of Body Awareness Therapy on Pain, Function and Psychosocial Parameters in Temporomandibular Joint Disorders

NCT07317570 · Status: RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 52

Last updated 2026-02-03

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Summary

This randomized, single-blind controlled trial aims to investigate the effectiveness of Body Awareness Therapy (BAT) on pain, functional limitations, and psychosocial outcomes in individuals with temporomandibular joint disorders (TMD). TMD is characterized by orofacial pain, impaired jaw function, and increased psychosocial burden, yet current physiotherapy approaches may not fully address the biopsychosocial mechanisms underlying these symptoms. BAT is a structured mind-body physiotherapy intervention designed to improve postural awareness, interoceptive sensitivity, breathing regulation, and movement control.

In this study, participants will be randomly assigned to either BAT or a standard physiotherapy control intervention for a defined treatment period. Primary outcomes will include pain intensity and jaw functional limitations, while secondary outcomes will assess body awareness, anxiety, stress, and quality of life. Evaluations will be conducted at baseline and post-intervention. The findings of this trial may provide evidence for integrating biopsychosocial and awareness-based physiotherapy into TMD rehabilitation.

Conditions

  • Temporomandibular Joint Disorders

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Body Awareness Therapy

Body Awareness Therapy

OTHER

Standard Physiotherapy

Standard Physiotherapy

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Recep Tayyip Erdogan University

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2025-12-20
Primary Completion
2026-03-20
Completion
2026-05-20

Countries

  • Turkey (Türkiye)

Study Locations

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