TMD-specific Physiotherapy in hEDS Patients Individuals With Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
Study Details
Study Description
Brief Summary
The aim of this study is to analyze the effects of strictly defined physiotherapy in patients temporomandibular dysfunction (TMD) and hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (hEDS). Patients will be clinically examined before starting physiotherapy and fill in the questionnaires. Subsequently, it will be followed up whether changes occur as a result of physiotherapy.
This study is a pilot study and is intended to be hypothesis generating in nature. Based on the resulting hypothesis, it will be verified by a study with a control group.
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Study Design
Arms and Interventions
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| Experimental: Physiotherapy Using a strictly defined physiotherapy protocol, the effects on temporomandibular dysfunctions are studied. |
Procedure: Physiotherapy
Various physiotherapeutic techniques are used in three defined sessions. Before the first session, a dental examination is performed and a clinical functional status is obtained to assess the extent of temporomandibular dysfunction. The results are recorded on validated questionnaires.
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Outcome Measures
Primary Outcome Measures
- Reduction of temporomandibular pain [Up to 3 months after the last physiotherapy intervention]
The German version of the "Graded chronic pain scale" is used to measure the level of pain.
Secondary Outcome Measures
- Effects on psychosocial impairment [Up to 3 months after the last physiotherapy intervention]
The German version of the "Depression Anxiety Stress Scale" is used to assess psychosocial impairment
- Effects on oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) [Up to 3 months after the last physiotherapy intervention]
The German version of the Oral Health Impact Profile (OHIP-G5) is used to assess OHRQoL
Eligibility Criteria
Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
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written consent to participate in the study
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confirmed diagnosis of hEDS (based on the diagnostic criteria of the current classification of 2017).
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pain in the area of the masticatory muscles and/or the temporomandibular joints
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command of the German language, both spoken and written
Exclusion Criteria:
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currently undergoing TMD-specific treatment (physiotherapy, pain therapy masticatory muscles and/or temporomandibular joint, orthopedic treatment, osteopathic treatment).
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persons diagnosed with depression, anxiety or stress disorder
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taking opiates
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pregnant women
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minors
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persons with mental disability
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persons who are not able to speak and write the German language
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persons with legal representatives
Contacts and Locations
Locations
| Site | City | State | Country | Postal Code | |
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| 1 | Department for Prosthodontics and Biomaterials, University Hospital Münster | Münster | Germany | 48149 |
Sponsors and Collaborators
- University Hospital Muenster
- German Society of Craniomandibular Function and Disorders in the DGZMK.
Investigators
- Principal Investigator: Ole Oelerich, Dr. med. dent., Department for Prosthodonctics and Biomaterials, University Hospital Münster
Study Documents (Full-Text)
None provided.More Information
Publications
None provided.- CMD_Physio_EDS