Temporomandibular Disorder (TMD) Diagnostic Concordance Between Physiotherapist and Surgeon
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Conditions studied: Temporo-mandibular Dysfunction, Temporomandibular Disorder (TMD), Temporomandibular Dysfunction (TMD), Temporomandibular Disorders (TMDs), Temporomandibular Joint and Muscle Disorder, Temporomandibular Joint
In brief
Jaw disorders is the leading cause in facial pain, affecting many people in the world. Despite many patients finding relief from conservative treatment, many get referred to the surgeon for an evaluation. In order to improve access to care and reduce wait times, a new advanced practice physiotherapist-led triage model is being studied.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT07560917
- Run by
- McGill University Health Centre/Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre
- People needed
- 70
- Starts
- 2026-09-01
- Expected to finish
- 2027-06-01
- Last updated by the study team
- 2026-05-01
Who can join
Age: 18 and older, up to 85. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.
You may qualify if…
- Referred for new consultation at the MUHC TMJ clinic for temporomandibular joint (TMJ) pain or dysfunction
- Residents of the province of Quebec and benefiaries of provincial universal health insurance coverage (Régie de l'Assurance Maladie du Québec - RAMQ)
- Be able to understand and communicate in either French of English
- Be legally capable of providing informed consent
You may not qualify if…
- Presenting for a follow-up visit (i.e., not a new consultation)
- Have undergone TMJ surgery within the past six months
- Referred directly from a recognized orofacial pain dentist or oral medicine specialist
- Referred for acute TMJ trauma requiring urgent management (e.g., fractures, dislocations)
- Present with complex or multi-system pathology that could confound the diagnostic process and are not related to TMD
Where it is running
- Montreal General Hospital — Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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