Hands-On therapy shows promise for jaw pain relief

NCT ID NCT07210957

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Abant Izzet Baysal University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether manual therapy (hands-on techniques like massage and pressure) can help people with temporomandibular disorder (TMD) and neck pain. 48 adults received either manual therapy or therapeutic exercise. Researchers measured muscle thickness, pain sensitivity, jaw movement, and anxiety. The goal was to see if manual therapy offers better relief than standard exercises.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Manual therapy (myofascial release and trigger point therapy)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward a simple, drug-free way to ease jaw pain and improve jaw function for people with TMD.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed study with only 48 people. Results may not apply to everyone, and manual therapy may not work better than other treatments like exercise.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Neck Pain temporomandibular joint disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

NECK PAIN TEMPOROMANDIBULAR DISORDER

Contacts and locations

Locations

Bolu Abant Izzet Baysal University Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation

Bolu, 14300, Turkey (Türkiye)

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