Could a gentle zap to the neck ease your jaw pain?
NCT ID NCT06802445
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether a non-invasive device that stimulates the vagus nerve, combined with self-care exercises, can reduce jaw and neck pain in people with temporomandibular disorders (TMD). 48 adults with jaw muscle pain participated. They received either real or placebo nerve stimulation plus a home exercise program. The goal was to see if the combination improves pain, jaw movement, and muscle function.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- non-invasive vagal nerve stimulation
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a drug-free way to reduce jaw and neck pain in people with jaw joint disorders.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with only 48 participants. The results may not apply to everyone, and the benefit over placebo might be small.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Toros University 45 Evler Campus
Mersin, 33140, Turkey (Türkiye)
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