NCT07317570

The Effect of Body Awareness Therapy on Pain, Function and Psychosocial Parameters in Temporomandibular Joint Disorders

A Randomized, Single-Blind Controlled Trial Investigating the Effect of Body Awareness Therapy on Pain, Functional Outcomes, and Psychosocial Parameters in Adults With Temporomandibular Joint Disorders

• Status: Recruiting
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 52 (estimated)
• Sponsor: Recep Tayyip Erdogan University · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 18 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Accepted

Summary

This randomized, single-blind controlled trial aims to investigate the effectiveness of Body Awareness Therapy (BAT) on pain, functional limitations, and psychosocial outcomes in individuals with temporomandibular joint disorders (TMD). TMD is characterized by orofacial pain, impaired jaw function, and increased psychosocial burden, yet current physiotherapy approaches may not fully address the biopsychosocial mechanisms underlying these symptoms. BAT is a structured mind-body physiotherapy intervention designed to improve postural awareness, interoceptive sensitivity, breathing regulation, and movement control. In this study, participants will be randomly assigned to either BAT or a standard physiotherapy control intervention for a defined treatment period. Primary outcomes will include pain intensity and jaw functional limitations, while secondary outcomes will assess body awareness, anxiety, stress, and quality of life. Evaluations will be conducted at baseline and post-intervention. The findings of this trial may provide evidence for integrating biopsychosocial and awareness-based physiotherapy into TMD rehabilitation.

Conditions

• Temporomandibular Joint Disorders

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
BEHAVIORAL	Body Awareness Therapy	Body Awareness Therapy
OTHER	Standard Physiotherapy	Standard Physiotherapy

Timeline

• Start date: 2025-12-20
• Primary completion: 2026-03-20
• Completion: 2026-05-20
• First posted: 2026-01-05
• Last updated: 2026-02-03

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Turkey (Türkiye)