Jaw pain from teeth grinding? hands-on therapy and simple exercises may help

NCT ID NCT07058311

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Bartın Unıversity Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study tested two non-drug approaches for bruxism (teeth grinding) in 30 young adults. One group received hands-on manual therapy to the jaw and neck, while the other did home exercises. Both groups also learned about bruxism. The goal was to see if these treatments could reduce pain, improve jaw movement, and relax muscles. The results could offer simple, drug-free options for managing bruxism symptoms.

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 and home exercise program
What this could lead to: If successful, this could point toward effective non-drug treatments for bruxism pain and jaw stiffness.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study with only 30 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The effects may be modest or not last long-term.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

bruxism Motor Activity Pain

As listed by the trial registrant

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

BRUXISM EXERCISE MANUAL THEAPY PAIN PHYSIOTHERAPY

Contacts and locations

Locations

Bartın University, Health Services Vocational School

Bartın, Turkey (Türkiye)

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