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OMT vs Exercise in TMD

NCT07534540 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 50

Last updated 2026-04-22

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Summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate whether different rehabilitation approaches can improve pain, function, and postural control in individuals with temporomandibular disorders (TMD). The study focuses on adults diagnosed with myogenic TMD.

The main questions it aims to answer are:

Does osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) reduce pain and improve functional outcomes in individuals with TMD? Does a structured home-based exercise program improve postural control and sensorimotor function in individuals with TMD? Researchers will compare osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) and a home-based exercise program to determine their relative effects on pain, function, and postural stability.

Participants will:

Be randomly assigned to either the OMT group or the exercise group Receive the assigned intervention over the study period Undergo assessments before and after treatment, including pain intensity, pressure pain threshold, mandibular movements, cervical range of motion, postural stability, and quality of life

Conditions

  • Temporomandibular Disorder (TMD)

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Home-based Exercise Program

A structured home-based exercise program designed to improve mandibular mobility, cervical function, and sensorimotor control.

PROCEDURE

Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (OMT)

A manual therapy intervention consisting of osteopathic manipulative techniques applied to the temporomandibular joint and related musculoskeletal structures. The treatment aims to reduce pain, improve joint mobility, and enhance functional outcomes.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Alanya Alaaddin Keykubat University

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
50 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2024-04-01
Primary Completion
2024-05-15
Completion
2025-12-26

Countries

  • Turkey (Türkiye)

Study Locations

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