OMT vs Exercise in TMD Clinical Trial
Summary
NIH ClinicalTrials.gov registered a randomized clinical trial (NCT07534540) comparing osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) versus a structured home-based exercise program in adults diagnosed with myogenic temporomandibular disorders (TMD). The trial will assess pain intensity, functional outcomes, postural stability, and quality of life across intervention groups. Enrollment status and specific trial sites are not detailed in the registry record.
What changed
A clinical trial registration was entered into the NIH ClinicalTrials.gov registry documenting a randomized controlled study comparing OMT and home-based exercise interventions for adults with myogenic TMD. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either OMT or the exercise program, with assessments measuring pain intensity, pressure pain thresholds, mandibular movements, cervical range of motion, postural stability, and quality of life at baseline and follow-up.
The registry record provides prospective research participants and clinical investigators informational details about an ongoing comparative effectiveness study. Healthcare providers treating TMD patients may reference this trial for emerging evidence on OMT versus structured exercise approaches. The record does not create compliance obligations but serves as an administrative registration of an approved clinical investigation.
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OMT vs Exercise in TMD
N/A NCT07534540 Kind: NA Apr 16, 2026
Abstract
The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate whether different rehabilitation approaches can improve pain, function, and postural control in individuals with temporomandibular disorders (TMD). The study focuses on adults diagnosed with myogenic TMD.
The main questions it aims to answer are:
Does osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) reduce pain and improve functional outcomes in individuals with TMD? Does a structured home-based exercise program improve postural control and sensorimotor function in individuals with TMD? Researchers will compare osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) and a home-based exercise program to determine their relative effects on pain, function, and postural stability.
Participants will:
Be randomly assigned to either the OMT group or the exercise group Receive the assigned intervention over the study period Undergo assessments before and after treatment, including pain intensity, pressure pain threshold, mandibular movements, cervical range of motion, postural stability, and quality of life
Conditions: Temporomandibular Disorder (TMD), Osteoapthic Manipulation Treatment
Interventions: Home-based Exercise Program, Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (OMT)
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