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Ab workouts for jaw pain? trial tests core strength as TMJ treatment

NCT ID NCT07226505

Symptom relief Sponsor: Loyola University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether adding core-strengthening exercises to standard physical therapy can reduce pain and improve function in people with temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders. Fifty adults with jaw pain will be randomly assigned to either standard TMJ therapy or standard therapy plus a core exercise program. The goal is to see if a stronger core can ease jaw symptoms and improve quality of life.

What this could mean

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Active substance
core strengthening exercises (Shirley Sahrmann protocol)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to ease TMJ pain and improve jaw function by strengthening the core.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 50 participants. The link between core strength and jaw pain is still unproven, so results may not be clear or widely applicable.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 50 people

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Expected to start

Nov 2025

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

Jan 2027

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 80 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Who Can Participate (Inclusion Criteria): Adults between 18 and 70 years old. Have had jaw pain or problems with the jaw joint (TMD) in the last 30 days. Able and willing to attend at least six physical therapy sessions over three months. Speak English or have access to a qualified interpreter. Able to safely do physical exercises. Who Cannot Participate (Exclusion Criteria): Recently had surgery on the jaw, teeth, or spine (within the last 3 months). Recently had head or neck injuries or certain neurological problems (such as dizziness, double vision, trouble swallowing, or sudden falls). Are pregnant or become pregnant during the study. Currently doing physical therapy for other movement problems that could affect the study. Have had lower back or pelvic health issues in the last 3 months. Currently receiving chemotherapy or radiation for cancer in the head, neck, pelvis, spine, or hip. Wear dentures or cannot safely perform exercises.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

myofascial pain syndrome temporomandibular joint disorder temporomandibular joint dysfunction syndrome transient myeloproliferative syndrome

As listed by the trial registrant

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Myofascial pain Temporomandibular joint dysfunction TMD TMJ internal derangement

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Loyola University Medical Center

    Maywood, Illinois, 60153, United States

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