Shock wave therapy could be new hope for jaw pain sufferers
NCT ID NCT05907239
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether focused shock wave therapy can reduce pain and improve jaw function in people with temporomandibular disorders (TMD) of muscular origin. One hundred adults with moderate to severe jaw pain for at least 3 months will receive either shock wave therapy or a sham treatment. Researchers will measure pain, jaw movement, and quality of life over 5 weeks of treatment and follow up for 3 months.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- focused extracorporeal shock wave therapy (device)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a non-drug option for reducing jaw pain and improving jaw movement in people with TMD.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with no phase designation. The treatment may not provide lasting pain relief, and some people may find the shocks uncomfortable.
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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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University of São Paulo General Hospital
RECRUITINGSão Paulo, São Paulo, 05403-010, Brazil
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