Table 2.
Adjusted mean changes in outcome variables from baseline to month 2 and baseline to month 6, according to treatment group.*
| VARIABLE | ADJUSTED† MEAN CHANGE (95% CONFIDENCE INTERVAL) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RIST‡ (n = 20) | Self-Care only (n = 21) | AMCT§ (n = 20) | Sham AMCT (n = 19) | |
| Change in NRS¶ for Current Pain at Month 2 | 1.4 (0.3 to 2.5) | 0.7 (-0.1 to 1.5) | 0.9 (-0.1 to 1.8) | 1.6 (0.6 to 2.6) |
| Change in NRS for Current Pain at Month 6 | 2.0 (1.1 to 3.0) | 1.7 (0.9 to 2.5) | 1.5 (0.7 to 2.4) | 1.6 (0.7 to 2.5) |
| Change in OHIP# at Month 2 | 3.6 (0.1 to 7.2) | 2.8 (-0.4 to 6.1) | 1.3 (-2.3 to 5.0) | 2.0 (-1.8 to 5.8) |
| Change in OHIP at Month 6 | 4.8 (1.7 to 8.0) | 4.0 (1.2 to 6.8) | 4.0 (1.0 to 7.0) | 3.8 (0.5 to 7.0) |
| Change in Bothersomeness Index at Month 2 | 2.4 (0.6 to 4.2) | 1.8 (0.3 to 3.3) | 2.3 (0.5 to 4.1) | 2.3 (0.7 to 4.0) |
| Change in Bothersomeness Index at Month 6 | 3.6 (2.0 to 5.2) | 2.6 (1.2 to 4.0) | 3.6 (2.2 to 5.0) | 2.7 (1.2 to 4.2) |
*
Missing data were replaced with imputed values.
†
Adjusted for baseline value of outcome variable centered at its mean score.
‡
RIST: Reversible interocclusal splint therapy.
§
AMCT: Activator Method Chiropractic Technique (Activator Methods International, Phoenix).
¶
NRS: Numerical rating scale.