Simple jaw exercises may ease TMJ pain

NCT ID NCT07403357

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

Summary

This study tested a set of jaw and neck exercises in 64 adults with craniomandibular dysfunction (jaw joint problems). The exercises included chin tucks, chest stretches, and gentle neck and jaw movements. Researchers measured pain levels and jaw function before and after four weeks of the program.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

Stomatognathic alignment exercise program (chin tucks, chest stretches, neck and jaw range-of-motion exercises)

What this could lead to

If it works, this exercise program could offer a simple, drug-free way to reduce jaw pain and improve function in people with temporomandibular disorders.

What could go wrong

This is a small, completed trial with no phase designation, so results may not be widely applicable. Exercise programs require consistent effort and may not help everyone.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Stomatognathic Diseases temporomandibular joint disorder temporomandibular joint dysfunction syndrome

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Fatima Memorial Hospital (Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Department)

    Lahore, Punjab Province, 54000, Pakistan