Effect of Exercises on Convergence Insufficiency in Individuals With Temporomandibular Disorders: Clinical, Randomized, Blinded Trial

Status: Recruiting
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Intervention Type: Other
Study Type: Interventional
Study Phase: Not Applicable
SUMMARY

Temporomandibular Disorder is a disorder that involves the muscles of mastication, the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), and associated structures. Convergence insufficiency (CI) is characterized by the inability of the eyes to perform the eye adduction movement together, to focus on a nearby object. Studies show that there is a relationship between the presence of TMD and its signs and symptoms in patients with convergence insufficiency. Given this, the research question of this clinical trial is whether the effect of oculomotor therapy would be effective in improving the signs and symptoms of Temporomandibular Disorder. The design of this research is a Clinical Trial, Randomized and Blind. It will be divided into two moments: evaluation and intervention. The evaluations will be carried out using the Diagnostic Criteria for Temporomandibular Disorders: Fonseca Anamnestic Index (IAF), Clinical Protocol and Assessment Instruments (DC/TMD), Mandibular function Impairment Questionnaire (MFIQ), Numerical Pain Scale (END), Convergence Test, Meersseman Test and Convergence insufficiency symptom Survey (CISS). Individuals will be randomized into 2 groups: Group A (Treatment for Temporomandibular Disorder) and Group B (Treatment Oculomotor plus Treatment for Temporomandibular Disorder). Both groups will receive physiotherapeutic treatment for 12 weeks. Patients will be reassessed shortly after treatment, 3 and 6 months later. For data analysis, the statistical significance considered will be p\<0.05.

Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Minimum Age: 18
Maximum Age: 60
Healthy Volunteers: f
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• Age between 18 and 60 years;

• Presence of pain in the facial region in the last 6 months;

• Presence of pain, at least 3 on the numeric pain scale (END), in the Temporomandibular Joint and/or masticatory muscles and in the last 6 months;

• Diagnosis of myogenic Temporomandibular Disorder, by DC/TMD;

• Moderate and Severe Temporomandibular Disorder carrier, according to Fonseca's Anamnestic Index;

• Presence of Insufficiency of Convergence according to Convergence Test (TC) and by Convergence insufficiency symptom Survey (CISS).

Locations
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Brazil
Daniela Aparecida Biasotto Gonzalez
RECRUITING
Mogi Das Cruzes
Time Frame
Start Date: 2023-02-01
Estimated Completion Date: 2025-12
Participants
Target number of participants: 24
Treatments
Experimental: Oculomotor Therapy
The procedures for oculomotor therapy will be arranged sequentially, from easiest to most difficult. It will consist of a convergence technique (Brock Cord and Barrille Cartouche) and an accommodative technique (Eccentric circles or lifesaving cards) and Eye Relaxation.
Active_comparator: Therapy for Temporomandibular Disorder
Extra-oral and intra-oral massage: The main objective is to reduce pain as well as re-establish proper muscle length and flexibility. The patient will be instructed to use diaphragmatic breathing to promote relaxation during these massage procedures.~Myofascial release of the masseter, temporalis and sternocleidomastoid muscles, release of neck soft tissues, cervical pomp, suboccipital inhibition, passive anteroposterior mobilization of the upper cervical, cervical exercises, Temporomandibular Joint exercises (mouth opening exercise with tongue on palate) , Proprioceptive exercises).
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Sponsors
Leads: University of Nove de Julho

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