Temporomandibular Joint DisorderNCT07232303
The Effect of Cervical Stabilization Exercises in Temporomandibular Joint
A study testing Cervical stabilization, Home exercises and Patient educating in people with Temporomandibular Joint Disorder, run by Bahçeşehir University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
The purpose of this study is; to determine the efficacy of cervical stabilization exercises in the treatment of patients with temporomandibular joint disfunction Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 65 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Temporomandibular Joint Disorder
- What is being tested?
- Cervical stabilization, Home exercises and Patient educating
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 30 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 1 May 2017to 30 Dec 2017
- Phase
- Interventional
- 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
Who may be able to join
- Having a complaint of temporomandibular joint for more than 3 months.
- To be literate in Turkish.
- Having signed the Informed Consent Form.
Who cannot join
- -Those with active infection
- Presence of neurological, rheumatological and musculoskeletal problems that prevent exercise
- Vertebrobasilar artery insufficiency
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
Turkey (Türkiye)1 site
Istanbul Yeniyüzyıl University Gaziosmanpaşa Hospital Dental Polyclinic
Istanbul
About this study
Official title: The Effect of Cervical Stabilization Exercises on Pain, Mobility and Functionality in Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction
The purpose of this study is; to determine the efficacy of cervical stabilization exercises in the treatment of patients with temporomandibular joint disfunction
Read the detailed description
Thirty patients diagnosed with temporomandibular joint dysfunction who were included in the study were randomly assigned to the 15-person control group and the study group. Patient training and home exercises for jaw joint were given to the control group while cervical stabilization exercise program was given to the study group. The program was administered by the patients for 6 weeks. Pre-treatment and post-treatment evaluations; active and passive maximum mouth openness, joint sounds, cervical range of motion, Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), Short Form Quality of Life Scale (Short Form-36), Tampa Kinesophobia Scale in Temporomandibular Disorders (TKS-TMD) and Pain Catastrophizing Scale (PCS), and the data obtained were analyzed statistically.
- Conditions
- Temporomandibular Joint Disorder
- Being tested
- Cervical stabilization, Home exercises, Patient educating
- Keywords
- Temporomandibular joint
- Medical subject headings
- Temporomandibular Joint Disorders
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Cervical stabilizationOther
Cervical range of motion exercises with craniocervical flexion, unilateral, bilateral and reciprocal shoulder flexion and abduction exercises, cervical isometric exercises with an exercise ball, unilateral, bilateral and reciprocal shoulder abduction when the exercise ball is between the wall and the head, and flexion exercises, exercise band and shoulder joint range of motion exercises with the exercise ball between the wall and the head were given to the study group. In the 3rd week, exercises were started with an exercise ball and elastic bands. All exercises were applied 3 times a day for 10 repetitions for 6 weeks.
Home exercisesOther
The exercise program included mouth opening and closing against resistance, right-left lateral flexion movements, active mouth opening and closing, bilateral lateral flexion, protrusion, and retrusion. Stretching required the patient to perform the restricted movement, pushing their jaw toward the restricted direction with their hand, holding for 10 seconds, relaxing, and repeating. It also included self-massage in the form of stroking. All exercises were performed three times a day for 6 weeks, with 10 repetitions.
Patient educatingOther
The training content includes information about the disease, recommendations for a soft diet, avoidance of parafunctional habits, demonstration of diaphragmatic breathing, and notifications to ensure correct posture.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Cervical Stabilization Group | Experimental | cervical stabilization exercises, home exercises and patient education Receives: Other: Cervical stabilization; Other: Home exercises; Other: Patient educating |
| Control Group | Active comparator | Home exercises and patient education Receives: Other: Home exercises; Other: Patient educating |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
A Visual Analogue Scale
A Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) is one of the pain rating scales used for the first time in 1921 by Hayes and Patterson. It is often used in epidemiologic and clinical research to measure the intensity or frequency of various symptoms.The TMJ pain caused by resting and activity of the individuals was measured using the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) (0-10 interval scale) and was valued according to VAS.
Measured: Change from initial assessment to 6 weeks after initial assessment
Secondary outcomes (3)
ROM TMJ
A 15 centimeter plastic ruler was used for ROM evaluation for TMJ. Depression of the active and passive mandible, lateral deviation (right and left), and protrusion were measured
Measured: Change from initial assessment to 6 weeks after initial assessment.
Cervical ROM
Cervical region ROM was evaluated with goniometer. Flexion, extension, rotation and lateral flexion (right and left) were measured. Each measurement was made 3 times and the mean value was recorded
Measured: Change from initial assessment to 6 weeks after initial assessment
Tampa Kinesiophobia Scale in Temporomandibular Disorders
A 12-question questionnaire developed by Visscher and his friends, used in temporomandibular joint dysfunctions. 4-point Likert-type scoring is used. A total score of 12-48 is obtained. The higher the score a person receives, the higher the kinesiophobia.
Measured: Change from initial assessment to 6 weeks after initial assessment
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted18 Nov 2025
- Study start1 May 2017
- Primary completion30 Nov 2017
- Study completion30 Dec 2017
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Temporomandibular Joint DisorderStudies 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
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Double blind
- Who is masked
- Participant, Outcomes assessor
- Enrolment
- 30 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Bahçeşehir University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Kumru Ateş, Bahçeşehir University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07232303
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- KumruA
- Status last verified
- Nov 2025
- First submitted
- 14 Nov 2025
- Last updated
- 18 Nov 2025
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- Yes
- 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 18 Nov 2025. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- The Effect of Cervical Stabilization Exercises on Pain, Mobility and Functionality in Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07232303
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- KumruA
- Conditions
- Temporomandibular Joint Disorder
- Keywords
- Temporomandibular joint
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 30 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Bahçeşehir UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 1 May 2017 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 30 Nov 2017 (actual)
- Study completion
- 30 Dec 2017 (actual)
- First posted
- 18 Nov 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 determine the efficacy of cervical stabilization exercises in the treatment of patients with temporomandibular joint disfunction
Detailed description
Thirty patients diagnosed with temporomandibular joint dysfunction who were included in the study were randomly assigned to the 15-person control group and the study group. Patient training and home exercises for jaw joint were given to the control group while cervical stabilization exercise program was given to the study group. The program was administered by the patients for 6 weeks. Pre-treatment and post-treatment evaluations; active and passive maximum mouth openness, joint sounds, cervical range of motion, Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), Short Form Quality of Life Scale (Short Form-36), Tampa Kinesophobia Scale in Temporomandibular Disorders (TKS-TMD) and Pain Catastrophizing Scale (PCS), and the data obtained were analyzed statistically.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Double blind (participant, outcomes assessor)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Cervical Stabilization Group | Experimental | Other: Cervical stabilization, Other: Home exercises, Other: Patient educatingcervical stabilization exercises, home exercises and patient education |
| Control Group | Active comparator | Other: Home exercises, Other: Patient educatingHome exercises and patient education |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 65 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Having a complaint of temporomandibular joint for more than 3 months.
- To be literate in Turkish.
- Having signed the Informed Consent Form.
Key exclusion criteria (3 listed)
- -Those with active infection
- Presence of neurological, rheumatological and musculoskeletal problems that prevent exercise
- Vertebrobasilar artery insufficiency
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Cervical stabilizationCervical range of motion exercises with craniocervical flexion, unilateral, bilateral and reciprocal shoulder flexion and abduction exercises, cervical isometric exercises with an exercise ball, unilateral, bilateral and reciprocal shoulder abduction when the exercise ball is between the wall and the head, and flexion exercises, exercise band and shoulder joint range of motion exercises with the exercise ball between the wall and the head were given to the study group. In the 3rd week, exercises were started with an exercise ball and elastic bands. All exercises were applied 3 times a day for 10 repetitions for 6 weeks. | Other | Cervical Stabilization Group |
| Home exercisesThe exercise program included mouth opening and closing against resistance, right-left lateral flexion movements, active mouth opening and closing, bilateral lateral flexion, protrusion, and retrusion. Stretching required the patient to perform the restricted movement, pushing their jaw toward the restricted direction with their hand, holding for 10 seconds, relaxing, and repeating. It also included self-massage in the form of stroking. All exercises were performed three times a day for 6 weeks, with 10 repetitions. | Other | Cervical Stabilization Group, Control Group |
| Patient educatingThe training content includes information about the disease, recommendations for a soft diet, avoidance of parafunctional habits, demonstration of diaphragmatic breathing, and notifications to ensure correct posture. | Other | Cervical Stabilization Group, Control Group |
Primary outcome
A Visual Analogue Scale
Time frame: Change from initial assessment to 6 weeks after initial assessment
A Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) is one of the pain rating scales used for the first time in 1921 by Hayes and Patterson. It is often used in epidemiologic and clinical research to measure the intensity or frequency of various symptoms.The TMJ pain caused by resting and activity of the individuals was measured using the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) (0-10 interval scale) and was valued according to VAS.
3 secondary outcomes
ROM TMJ
Time frame: Change from initial assessment to 6 weeks after initial assessment.
Cervical ROM
Time frame: Change from initial assessment to 6 weeks after initial assessment
Tampa Kinesiophobia Scale in Temporomandibular Disorders
Time frame: Change from initial assessment to 6 weeks after initial assessment
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 18 Nov 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.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Cervical stabilization, Home exercises and Patient educating in people with Temporomandibular Joint Disorder, run by Bahçeşehir 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 3 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 18 Nov 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?
A Visual Analogue Scale (time frame: Change from initial assessment to 6 weeks after initial assessment). 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 18 Nov 2025.