Could gentle manual therapy unlock relief for chronic jaw pain?
NCT ID NCT06627855
First seen Aug 05, 2026 · Last updated Aug 06, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial tests whether a specific type of manual therapy, based on the Fascial Distortion Model, can reduce pain and improve function in people with temporomandibular disorders (TMD), which cause jaw, face, or neck pain. Participants are randomly assigned to receive either the real therapy or a sham (fake) version to see if the technique has a genuine effect. The study measures jaw and neck movement, pain levels, muscle performance, and quality of life before and after treatment.
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 based on the Fascial Distortion Model (Typaldos Manual Therapy)
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this hands-on therapy could offer a drug-free way to reduce jaw pain, improve jaw and neck movement, and enhance quality of life for people with temporomandibular disorders.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small early-stage trial with only 30 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The therapy's benefit over sham treatment is uncertain, and individual responses may vary.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Karabük University
RECRUITINGMerkez, Karabük Province, 78050, Turkey (Türkiye)
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