Forward Head Posture Correction Impact on Temporomandibular Dysfunction

Launched by SHIMA ABDOLLAH MOHAMMAD ZADEH · Nov 7, 2023

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is looking at how correcting "nerd neck," which is a forward head posture, can help people with jaw problems known as temporomandibular disorder (TMD). The researchers want to find out if different methods of correcting this posture, including traditional exercises, special devices, and dental splints, can improve jaw pain and function.

To participate, you need to be between 18 and 62 years old and have been diagnosed with TMD and forward head posture. If you join the study, you'll first sign a consent form and then be assessed for jaw pain and function. After that, you’ll be randomly placed into one of three treatment groups for six weeks. At the end of the trial, there will be one final assessment to see if your jaw characteristics have improved. This study is currently not recruiting participants and will take place at the University of Sharjah dental clinic.

Gender

ALL

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • The participant experiencing one or more of TMD signs or symptoms and has been diagnosed with TMD beside having forward head posture with craniocervical (CVA) angle \< 50.
• • The study will be limited to the patients in the dental clinic of the university of Sharjah.
• • Participants experiencing mild to moderate myogenic TMD with symptoms of orofacial pain and limited range of jaw opening.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Previous head, neck or TMJ traumas.
• • History of temporomandibular joint surgery.