NCT07232303

The Effect of Cervical Stabilization Exercises in Temporomandibular Joint

The Effect of Cervical Stabilization Exercises on Pain, Mobility and Functionality in Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction

• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 30 (actual)
• Sponsor: Bahçeşehir University · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 18 Years – 65 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

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.

Conditions

• Temporomandibular Joint Disorder

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
OTHER	Cervical stabilization	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.
OTHER	Home exercises	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.
OTHER	Patient educating	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.

Timeline

• Start date: 2017-05-01
• Primary completion: 2017-11-30
• Completion: 2017-12-30
• First posted: 2025-11-18
• Last updated: 2025-11-18

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Turkey (Türkiye)