CompletedNANCT07677228

Effectiveness of Telerehabilitation-Based Rocabado Exercises Compared With Home-Based Rocabado Exercises in Patients With Myofascial Temporomandibular Dysfunction Accompanied by Bruxism: A Randomised Controlled Trial

Sponsor: Mehmet Turgut

Trial Details

Condition	Temporomandibular Disorders, Bruxism
Intervention	Telerehabilitation-based Rocabado exercises; Home-based Rocabado exercises
Phase	NA
Status	Completed
Participants	40
Est. Completion	20 July 2024
Last Updated	30 June 2026

Primary Outcome

Pain intensity (Visual Analogue Scale); Maximum mouth opening

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Adults aged 18-60 years * Diagnosis of myofascial temporomandibular disorder (TMD) with bruxism according to the Diagnostic Criteria for Temporomandibular Disorders (DC/TMD) * Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) pain score ≥ 3 * No medical treatment for TMD in the preceding 6 months * Access to a smartphone with internet connectivity * Turkish literacy and communication ability Exclusion Criteria: * Active orthodontic or splint treatment * History of temporomandibular joint surgery * Systemic inflammatory disease * Pregnancy * Major psychiatric disorders * Neurological deficits in the cervical region

Trial Sites

Countries

Turkey (Türkiye)

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Related Analysis

Telerehabilitation vs Home Exercise for Myofascial TMD with Bruxism: Completed RCT Tests Rocabado Programme Delivery Modes

A completed Turkish RCT (NCT07677228) has tested whether the Rocabado exercise programme for myofascial temporomandibular disorder with bruxism produces better outcomes under supervised telerehabilitation compared with home-based practice using printed instructions. With pain intensity and maximum mouth opening as primary endpoints, findings will inform how physiotherapists and orofacial pain clinicians structure exercise delivery — a question of direct relevance to Australian telehealth service design.

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