TEMPOROMANDIBULAR DISORDERS (TMD)

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 compares a new injection of concentrated growth factors (LPCGF) to the standard joint-washing procedure (arthrocentesis) for people with a displaced jaw disc. About 32 adults aged 18-45 with jaw pain, clicking, or limited mouth opening will be randomly assigned to one …

This study tests whether a 2-week gratitude journaling activity is doable and helpful for people with long-term jaw pain (TMD) and other chronic pain conditions. 60 adults will try the journal at home and report on pain levels and daily life impact. The goal is to see if this sim…

This study tests whether a stabilizing mouth splint can reduce tinnitus (ringing in the ears) in people who also have jaw joint disorders. Researchers will compare the splint to a placebo in 63 adults over 4 months. The goal is to see if treating the jaw can ease tinnitus symptom…

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 looks at whether a special bite adjustment, called Physiologically Oriented Occlusal Equilibration (POOE), helps people with long-term jaw pain (TMD) feel better even 10 years later. About 110 adults who had this treatment or a fake version at a university clinic will …

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 follows 91 people who had jaw joint surgery (arthroscopy or discectomy) for a displaced disc. Researchers want to see if the results seen at 6 months last for about 10 years. Participants will have a check-up and a jaw X-ray to measure pain, jaw opening, and joint wear…

This study reviews past surgeries of 30 patients who received a total jaw joint replacement to see if a standard, less expensive prosthesis can be planned virtually to achieve the same good results as a custom-made one. Researchers will use old X-rays to compare planned positions…