Temporomandibular Joint Disc DisplacementNCT06803407
Investigation of the Effectiveness of a Home Exercise Program
An observational study of Temporomandibular Joint Disc Displacement, run by Karadeniz Technical University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
The purpose of this study is to examine the effects of a home exercise program on individuals with temporomandibular joint disc displacement with reduction. Participants will be assessed at baseline and again after a four-week home exercise program. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 65 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Temporomandibular Joint Disc Displacement
- What is being tested?
- Home exercise and Patient education
- How many people
- 40 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 1 Oct 2023to 30 May 2025
- How long will I take part?
- 1 Month
- Phase
- Observational
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 to 65 years
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult, Older adult
Study population: Patients with Temporomandibular joint disc displacement with reduction
Who may be able to join
- 18 and 65 years,
- who have had complaints related to TMJ for at least 3 months,
- who have been diagnosed with Temporomandibular joint disc displacement with reduction as a result of clinical and radiological evaluation by a dentist
Who cannot join
- Those with cognitive problems,
- any systemic joint or muscle disease (e.g. fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis),
- serious systemic diseases,
- any neurological disorder (e.g. trigeminal neuralgia),
- pregnancy, breastfeeding,
- who have previously been treated for TMJ or orofacial muscle pain
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
Turkey (Türkiye)1 site
Karadeniz Technical University
Trabzon, Trabzon, 61000
About this study
Official title: Investigation of the Effectiveness of a Home Exercise Program in Individuals With Temporomandibular Joint Disc Displacement With Reduction
The purpose of this study is to examine the effects of a home exercise program on individuals with temporomandibular joint disc displacement with reduction. Participants will be assessed at baseline and again after a four-week home exercise program.
Read the detailed description
Participants who meet the inclusion criteria will be randomly divided into 2 groups. The first group, called the study group, will receive a home exercise program and patient education. The second group, called the control group, will receive only patient education. Participants will be assessed at baseline and again after a four-week home exercise program.
- Being tested
- Home exercise, Patient education
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Home exerciseOther
The study group will be given exercises that include temporomandibular joint and neck as a home exercise program.
Patient educationOther
Information about the disease and symptoms, chewing recommendations, dietary changes, parafunctional habits, activities to avoid, posture training
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Group 1 study group | Home exercise group and patient education Receives: Other: Home exercise; Other: Patient education | |
| Group 2 control group | Only patient education Receives: Other: Patient education |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Range of motion
Range of motion of temporomandibular joint
Measured: an average one month
Secondary outcomes (2)
Numeric Pain scale
Pain severity assessment
Measured: an average one month
Mandibular Function Impairment Questionnaire
Assessment of mandibular function
Measured: an average one month
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted31 Jan 2025
- Study start1 Oct 2023
- Primary completion28 Apr 2025
- Study completion30 May 2025
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Temporomandibular Joint Disc DisplacementStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Observational
- Observational model
- Case-control
- Time perspective
- Prospective
- Enrolment
- 40 participants (actual)
- Target duration
- 1 Month
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Karadeniz Technical University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Nurhayat KORKMAZ, Karadeniz Technical University
- Investigators
- Nurhayat korkmaz, Msc, Principal investigator, Karadeniz Technical University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06803407
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- KTU-FTR-2024/7
- Status last verified
- Jul 2025
- First submitted
- 27 Jan 2025
- Last updated
- 17 Jul 2025
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 17 Jul 2025. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Investigation of the Effectiveness of a Home Exercise Program in Individuals With Temporomandibular Joint Disc Displacement With Reduction
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06803407
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- KTU-FTR-2024/7
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 40 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Karadeniz Technical UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 1 Oct 2023 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 28 Apr 2025 (actual)
- Study completion
- 30 May 2025 (actual)
- First posted
- 31 Jan 2025 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
The purpose of this study is to examine the effects of a home exercise program on individuals with temporomandibular joint disc displacement with reduction. Participants will be assessed at baseline and again after a four-week home exercise program.
Detailed description
Participants who meet the inclusion criteria will be randomly divided into 2 groups. The first group, called the study group, will receive a home exercise program and patient education. The second group, called the control group, will receive only patient education. Participants will be assessed at baseline and again after a four-week home exercise program.
Study design
- Observational model
- Case-control
- Time perspective
- Prospective
- Target follow-up
- 1 Month
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Group 1 study group | – | Other: Home exercise, Other: Patient educationHome exercise group and patient education |
| Group 2 control group | – | Other: Patient educationOnly patient education |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 65 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
- Study population
- Patients with Temporomandibular joint disc displacement with reduction
Key inclusion criteria (3 listed)
- 18 and 65 years,
- who have had complaints related to TMJ for at least 3 months,
- who have been diagnosed with Temporomandibular joint disc displacement with reduction as a result of clinical and radiological evaluation by a dentist
Key exclusion criteria (6 listed)
- Those with cognitive problems,
- any systemic joint or muscle disease (e.g. fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis),
- serious systemic diseases,
- any neurological disorder (e.g. trigeminal neuralgia),
- pregnancy, breastfeeding,
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Home exerciseThe study group will be given exercises that include temporomandibular joint and neck as a home exercise program. | Other | Group 1 study group |
| Patient educationInformation about the disease and symptoms, chewing recommendations, dietary changes, parafunctional habits, activities to avoid, posture training | Other | Group 1 study group, Group 2 control group |
Primary outcome
Range of motion
Time frame: an average one month
Range of motion of temporomandibular joint
2 secondary outcomes
Numeric Pain scale
Time frame: an average one month
Mandibular Function Impairment Questionnaire
Time frame: an average one month
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 17 Jul 2025.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Nurhayat korkmaz, Msc principal investigator
Karadeniz Technical University
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Temporomandibular Joint Disc Displacement, run by Karadeniz Technical University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 3 inclusion and 6 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 17 Jul 2025. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye). Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Range of motion (time frame: an average one month). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 17 Jul 2025.