Simple exercises may offer Drug-Free relief for jaw pain sufferers

NCT ID NCT07304557

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

Summary

This study tests whether adding specific orofacial and tongue exercises to standard manual therapy can reduce pain and improve jaw function in adults with temporomandibular disorders (TMD). 48 participants will receive either manual therapy alone or manual therapy plus exercises twice a week for 6 weeks. Researchers will measure pain thresholds and oral function to see if the exercises provide extra benefit.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
orofacial and tongue exercises
What this could lead to
If it works, this could provide a simple, non-drug exercise program to ease jaw pain and improve function for people with TMD.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 48 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The main outcome measure is not yet fully validated for this condition.

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Conditions

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Contacts and locations

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Locations

  • Ankara Medipol University

    RECRUITING

    Ankara, ALTINDAG, Turkey (Türkiye)

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