TEMPOROMANDIBULAR DISORDERS (TMD)

This study tests whether a 2-week gratitude journaling activity is feasible and acceptable for people with temporomandibular disorder (TMD) and other chronic pain conditions. Sixty participants will either write down things they are grateful for or reflect on daily activities. Re…

This study looks at whether adding a structured exercise program to standard mouthguard (occlusal splint) therapy can better reduce jaw pain and improve function in people with temporomandibular disorders (TMD). About 38 adults with TMD will either receive the mouthguard alone or…

This study tests whether online or group physiotherapy can be as effective as individual in-person sessions for treating jaw muscle pain (TMD). About 90 adults with jaw muscle pain will be randomly assigned to one of three treatment formats. The goal is to find more accessible wa…

This study compares a new injection of liquid phase concentrated growth factor (LPCGF) to standard arthrocentesis (joint washing) for people with painful jaw clicking and limited mouth opening due to a displaced disc. Thirty-two adults aged 18-45 with unilateral disc displacement…

This study looks at a dental procedure called occlusal equilibration for people with long-term jaw pain (TMD). Researchers want to see if it still reduces pain 10 years later compared to a fake treatment. About 110 adults who had the procedure at a university clinic will be follo…

This study looks at whether a self-management program—including education, exercises, and mind-body techniques—can reduce pain in people with chronic orofacial pain and temporomandibular disorders (TMD). About 98 adults will be randomly assigned to either the self-management grou…

This study tests whether a stabilizing occlusal splint (a type of mouthguard) can reduce tinnitus (ringing in the ears) in people who also have temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder. Researchers will compare the real splint to a placebo splint in 63 adults over 4 months, measuri…

This study looks at whether standard, off-the-shelf jaw joint implants can be planned using 3D virtual software, just like expensive custom implants. Researchers will review X-rays from 30 patients who already had TMJ replacement surgery to see if virtual planning with standard i…

This study follows 91 people who had jaw joint surgery (arthroscopy or disc removal) about 10 years ago. Researchers want to see if the improvements seen at 6 months still hold up over the long term, and how the joint changes on X-rays over time. The goal is to understand how sta…