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Official title Comparison of the Effect of Pain Neuroscience Education Combined With Physiotherapy, and Physiotherapy Alone in Temporomandibular Disorders
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07147764
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- This research study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of Pain Neuroscience Education (PNE) when it is added to a physiotherapy program for people experiencing chronic temporomandibular disorders (TMD). To see whether adding PNE to physiotherapy program would provides additional benefits in reducing pain intensity, improving psychological well-being, and enhancing functional outcomes.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 to 65
You may be able to join if
- Diagnosed with pain-related TMDs according to DC/TMD guidelines
- Chronic TMD pain, defined as experiencing pain for at least six months and feeling the pain during the last 30 days
- Age between 18-65 years
You likely can't join if
- Illiterate patients
- Severe depression (medical diagnoses)
- Previous diagnosis of uncontrolled psychiatric disorder neurodegenerative diseases
- Clinical history of tumors in the craniofacial region
- Patients in the post dental surgery period
- Patients who were submitted to previous physical therapy in the past year or to any health/pain education strategy
See the full eligibility criteria
- Diagnosed with pain-related TMDs according to DC/TMD guidelines
- Chronic TMD pain, defined as experiencing pain for at least six months and feeling the pain during the last 30 days
- Age between 18-65 years
- Illiterate patients
- Severe depression (medical diagnoses)
- Previous diagnosis of uncontrolled psychiatric disorder neurodegenerative diseases
- Clinical history of tumors in the craniofacial region
- Patients in the post dental surgery period
- Patients who were submitted to previous physical therapy in the past year or to any health/pain education strategy
- Pregnant women
- Infections, whiplash-associated disorders and with chronic degenerative inflammatory or neurologic disorders
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Istanbul, Kavacik, Turkey (Türkiye)
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years to 65 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Istanbul, Kavacik, Turkey (Türkiye). Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.