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Temporomandibular Disorder (TMD) Diagnostic Concordance Between Physiotherapist and Surgeon

NCT07560917 · Status: NOT_YET_RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 70

Last updated 2026-05-01

No results posted yet for this study

Summary

Jaw disorders is the leading cause in facial pain, affecting many people in the world. Despite many patients finding relief from conservative treatment, many get referred to the surgeon for an evaluation. In order to improve access to care and reduce wait times, a new advanced practice physiotherapist-led triage model is being studied.

Conditions

  • Temporo-mandibular Dysfunction
  • Temporomandibular Disorder (TMD)
  • Temporomandibular Dysfunction (TMD)
  • Temporomandibular Disorders (TMDs)
  • Temporomandibular Joint and Muscle Disorder
  • Temporomandibular Joint

Interventions

DIAGNOSTIC_TEST

Physiotherapy assessment

This is a non-randomized study as each participant will undergo two independent clinical assessments: one performed by the advanced-practice physical therapist (APPT) and one by the oral and maxillofacial surgeon (OMFS) and/or resident under supervision. For logistical and feasibility reasons, the APPT will conduct the first assessment. After a brief rest period, the participant will be seen by the OMFS. Both clinicians will be blinded to each other's findings, and participants will be explicitly instructed not to share any information from the first assessment during the second.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • McGill University Health Centre/Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
NA
Purpose
DIAGNOSTIC
Masking
NONE
Model
SINGLE_GROUP

Eligibility

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

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2026-09-30
Primary Completion
2027-04-30
Completion
2027-06-30

Countries

  • Canada

Study Locations

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