Jaw pain showdown: physiotherapy vs. night splints
NCT ID NCT07410091
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested two common treatments for jaw muscle pain (TMD) in 24 adults: a 6-week physiotherapy program with hands-on massage and exercises, versus wearing a mouth splint at night. The goal was to see which better reduces pain, improves mouth opening, and boosts quality of life. Results were checked right after treatment ended.
What this could mean
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Active substance
multimodal physiotherapy (manual therapy and exercises) and occlusal splint
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that physiotherapy is a better option than splints for easing jaw pain and improving mouth function.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed trial with only 24 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The short follow-up (48 hours) limits understanding of long-term effects.
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Locations
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Clínica de Fisioterapia Egas Moniz
Almada, Portugal, 2825-146, Portugal
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MedCenter Cascais | Clínica Dentária
Lisbon, Portugal, 2750-512, Portugal
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Unique Smile - Clinica Médica e Dentária
Lisbon, Portugal, 1600-258, Portugal