Effect of Osteopathic Technique on Maximum Mouth Opening Width, Masseter Muscle Tone and Stiffness

Starting soon · Not applicable · Has a placebo group

Conditions studied: Asymptomatic Condition

In brief

The purpose of this study is to assess the effect of compression and decompression thecnique on the temporomandibular joint on maximum mouth opening width, masseter muscle tone and stiffness in asymptomatic adults, compared with a control condition consisting of cranial listening touch without therapeutic intent. Evaluations will be conducted immediately after the intervention and one week later.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT07670832

Run by

Escola Superior de Tecnologia da Saúde do Porto

People needed

32

Starts

2026-06-01

Expected to finish

2026-09-01

Last updated by the study team

2026-06-29

Who can join

Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Asymptomatic adults that signed the informed consent
• Functional dentition
• Preserved masticatory function

You may not qualify if…

• Diagnosis of inflammatory systemic disorders
• Diagnosis of cardiovascular disorders
• Diagnosis of respiratory disorders
• Diagnosis of central nervous system disorders
• Diagnosis of rheumatic disorders
• Visual disturbance affecting balance or proprioception

Where it is running

• Escola Superior de Saúde (E2S) — Porto, Portugal

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