TEMPOROMANDIBULAR DISORDERS (TMDS)

This trial tests whether a new type of dental splint—made with both hard and soft 3D-printed materials—can improve comfort and outcomes for people with temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders. It compares the hybrid splint to conventional chairside splints and standard 3D-printed…

This pilot study will test whether a non-invasive vagus nerve stimulation (nVNS) device can reduce jaw pain and improve mood in 10 premenopausal women with temporomandibular disorders (TMD). Participants will receive the treatment twice a week for 8 weeks and undergo brain scans,…

This study tests whether a gentle neck mobilization technique can improve jaw movement and reduce pain in people with chronic jaw muscle pain (TMD myalgia). 48 adults with jaw pain will receive either the neck treatment or a placebo. Researchers will measure jaw motion, muscle ac…

This study will test whether a hard dental splint or a simpler approach (ibuprofen gel plus counseling) works better for jaw joint pain. About 60 adults with TMJ disorders will be randomly assigned to one of the two treatments. Pain levels will be measured after 1 week and 4 week…

This study is translating and testing an Italian version of a questionnaire that measures kinesiophobia—the fear of movement—in people with temporomandibular disorders (TMDs), which affect the jaw joint and muscles. Researchers will ask 250 adults diagnosed with TMD to complete t…

This study looks at whether a specially trained physical therapist can diagnose jaw disorders (like TMJ) as accurately as an oral surgeon. 70 people with jaw pain will be checked by both a physical therapist and a surgeon, and their diagnoses will be compared. The goal is to see …