TEMPOROMANDIBULAR JOINT DISORDERS

This study is testing a computer program called DystoniaNet that uses artificial intelligence to help doctors diagnose dystonia, a movement disorder. The goal is to see if the AI can correctly identify dystonia and reduce the time it takes to get a diagnosis. About 1,000 people w…

This study looks at whether adding a simple breathing-based nerve stimulation technique to standard physical therapy can better reduce pain and improve jaw movement in people with temporomandibular disorders (TMD). Sixty adults with jaw muscle pain will receive four sessions of m…

This study looks at whether adding Pain Neuroscience Education (PNE) to standard physiotherapy helps people with chronic jaw joint disorders (TMD) more than physiotherapy alone. About 36 adults with jaw pain lasting at least six months will be randomly assigned to either physioth…

This study tests whether a treatment called extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) can reduce pain and improve jaw movement in people with temporomandibular disorders (TMD) caused by muscle problems. About 100 adults with moderate to severe jaw pain for at least 3 months will r…

This study tests a mind-body therapy called Body Awareness Therapy (BAT) for adults with jaw joint disorders (TMD). BAT focuses on posture, breathing, and body awareness to reduce pain and improve jaw function. 52 adults with TMD will be randomly assigned to BAT or standard physi…

This study uses a smartphone app called SOMA to track daily mood, pain, and activity in 800 people with acute or chronic pain over four months. The goal is to see if daily changes in these factors can predict whether pain becomes long-term or flares up. A smaller group will also …

This study is a registry that will collect information from about 200 people who receive a total jaw joint (TMJ) replacement. Researchers will follow participants for up to 5 years to track how well the replacement works, any complications, and how patients feel about their resul…

This study looks at how different parts of the brain connect in people with long-term jaw pain (TMD) compared to those without pain. Researchers will use MRI scans to find patterns that may explain why pain becomes chronic. The goal is to better understand the condition, not to t…