Home exercises with brain challenges may ease TMJ pain
NCT ID NCT07556510
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether adding dual-task exercises (combining physical movements with mental tasks) to standard physiotherapy, delivered via telerehabilitation, can reduce pain and improve jaw function in young adults with temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction. Thirty participants aged 18-25 will be split into two groups: one gets standard physiotherapy alone, the other adds dual-task training. Outcomes like pain, jaw limitation, and balance are measured after six weeks.
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Active substance
telerehabilitation-based dual-task training
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a convenient home-based way to reduce jaw pain and improve function for people with TMJ disorders.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 30 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The added benefit of dual-task training over standard physiotherapy is uncertain.
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