Chewing gum study reveals jaw fatigue secrets in TMD patients

NCT ID NCT07273123

First seen Jan 11, 2026 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 24 times

Summary

This study compares jaw muscle fatigue from chewing sugar-free gum in 30 young adults (ages 19-35) with and without temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD). Participants chew gum for up to 18 minutes, rating their fatigue and having muscle activity measured. The goal is to understand how TMD affects chewing endurance.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • University of Milan

    RECRUITING

    Milan, Milan, 20142, Italy

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