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Hands-On therapy plus pilates may unlock relief for teeth grinders

NCT ID NCT07708259

Symptom relief Sponsor: Elif Tuğçe Çil Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 16, 2026 · Last updated Jul 17, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether adding cervical and sacroiliac joint mobilization to a Pilates exercise program reduces pain, stress, and jaw clenching in adults with bruxism (teeth grinding). Thirty-eight participants will either do Pilates alone or Pilates plus manual therapy twice a week for 8 weeks. Researchers will measure changes in pain intensity, perceived stress, and jaw function to see if the combined approach offers extra benefits.

What this could mean

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Active substance
manual therapy (cervical and sacroiliac mobilization) plus a Pilates-based exercise program
What this could lead to
If successful, this approach could offer a non-drug, non-surgical way to reduce pain, stress, and jaw clenching in people with bruxism.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 38 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The added benefit of manual therapy over Pilates alone may be small or absent.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

38 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

May 2026

Finished

Jun 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 65 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Being between 18 and 65 years of age * Being diagnosed with bruxism (awake bruxism and/or sleep bruxism) based on clinical presentation and self-reported symptoms * Reporting symptoms such as jaw clenching, teeth grinding, masticatory muscle fatigue, or orofacial discomfort * Voluntarily agreeing to participate in the study and providing written informed consent * Having sufficient cognitive ability to understand and follow instructions * Being physically capable of participating in a structured exercise program * Not receiving any ongoing physiotherapy or rehabilitation program targeting the craniofacial, cervical, or lumbopelvic regions during the study period Exclusion Criteria: * History of surgical intervention involving the temporomandibular joint, cervical spine, or craniofacial region Presence of neurological, rheumatological, or systemic diseases that could affect movement, pain perception, or neuromuscular control Diagnosis of severe temporomandibular joint disorders that significantly limit jaw function or require specialized medical treatment Presence of acute musculoskeletal injury affecting the cervical spine, lumbar region, or lower extremities Current use of medications affecting neuromuscular function, such as muscle relaxants, sedatives, or psychotropic drugs Diagnosed psychiatric conditions that could interfere with participation or compliance with the study protocol Participation in any physiotherapy, rehabilitation, or structured exercise program targeting the craniofacial, cervical, or lumbopelvic regions during the study period Pregnancy, due to potential alterations in musculoskeletal and hormonal status Inability to attend regular sessions or complete the intervention protocol

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Conditions

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bruxism

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Bruxism

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Noi Physio Pilates Studio

    Istanbul, Ataşehir, 34755, Turkey (Türkiye)

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