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Two Treatment Modalities for Myogenous Temporomandibular Disorders

NCT07351812 · Status: RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 32

Last updated 2026-01-20

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Summary

Temporomandibular disorder (TMD) is a common condition with multifactorial etiology, including trauma, emotional stress, parafunctional habits, and occlusal discrepancies. TMD may be classified as myogenous, involving the masticatory and cervical muscles, or arthrogenous, affecting the temporomandibular joint structures. Management approaches range from noninvasive to invasive methods. The intraoral stabilization appliance (SA) is a widely used noninvasive treatment, while the ear stent (ES) has recently been introduced for managing myogenous TMD.

Aim: This randomized clinical trial aims to compare the effectiveness of SA and ES in the management of myogenous TMD.

Conditions

  • TMD

Interventions

OTHER

Stabilization Appliance

Participants will receive a maxillary stabilization appliance fabricated from 2-mm hard thermoplastic material using diagnostic casts. The appliance fit will be verified, and patients will be instructed to wear it for 3 months.

OTHER

Ear Stent

Participants will undergo ENT evaluation prior to ear impression taking. Custom ear stents will be fabricated from soft addition silicone and hollowed to prevent hearing impairment.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Alexandria University

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

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

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2025-01-01
Primary Completion
2026-06-01
Completion
2026-06-01

Countries

  • Egypt

Study Locations

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