An interventional study of Individual physiotherapy and Group physiotherapy in Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD), Orofacial Pain and Temporo-mandibular Dysfunction, sponsored by Semmelweis University. Recruiting at 2 sites in Hungary. Open to participants aged 18 Years and older. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2026-03-16.
Sponsored by Semmelweis University · Not applicable, Interventional, and Treatment
Dentists and physiotherapists have two options for treating these conditions: splint therapy and physiotherapy. Right now, the gold standard is individual physiotherapy, which contains manual therapy and active exercises too. Since not many dentists and physiotherapists are experts in this area, patients have to wait for months or even years to get their treatment. Thanks to social media, patients can find many information about their condition while they are waiting, but it's our responsibility to provide safe and effective information. In view of this situation, our aim is to find out if online or group physiotherapy is as effective as individual physiotherapy.
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These group of patients will get a well-detailed video about the exercises for treatment of temporomandibular disorders (TMDs). This video will be available during the whole 4-week treatment period.
Procedure: Individual physiotherapy · Procedure: Group physiotherapy
This study group will have a 30-minute face-to-face physiotherapy appointment in small groups (5 person in one group). The physiotherapist will teach them how to perform the exercises correctly. At the end of the appointment, they will get a description about the exercises for the treatment of TMDs. They will practice the exercises at home for 4 weeks.
Procedure: Individual physiotherapy · Procedure: Online physiotherapy
This study group will have a 30-minute face-to-face physiotherapy appointment individually. The physiotherapist will teach them how to perform the exercises correctly. At the end of the appointment, they will get a description about the exercises for the treatment of TMDs. They will practice the exercises at home for 4 weeks.
Procedure: Group physiotherapy · Procedure: Online physiotherapy
Been included in "arm descriptions"
Been included in "arm descriptions"
Been included in "arm descriptions"
Pain measured at Visual Analogue Scale
We will examine the level of pain experienced by patients at rest and when opening their mouths before and after the procedure.
Time frame: Before physiotherapy and one month after physiotherapy
RDC/TMD results
Dentists reassess patients after 1 month using the RDC/TMD
Time frame: 1 month
Plan to share: Undecided
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