Jaw pain relief: simple exercises may reduce sensitivity and improve function
NCT ID NCT06584526
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether adding aerobic or strength exercises to standard physical therapy can better reduce pain and sensitivity in people with chronic jaw disorders. 51 adults with jaw pain and nociplastic pain (widespread sensitivity) participated. The goal was to see if these exercises improve pain thresholds and jaw function better than physical therapy alone.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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51 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Sep 2024
- Finished
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Sep 2025
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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18 to 55 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Diagnosis of a myogenic temporomandibular disorder (DC/TMD) by an odontologist. * Chronic pain (\>3months) * Nociplastic pain * Positive Flexion Rotation Test * Be physically able to realize aerobic and strength exercise (functional movement test) Exclusion Criteria: * History of trauma, TMJ or cervical fracture the past three months * History of TMJ or cervical surgery * Systemic, rheumatic, metabolic, neurologic, psychiatric, pulmonary diseases or neoplastic malignant * History of cardiovascular diseases which contraindicate aerobic exercise * Current orthodontic treatment, splints for bruxism * Drug addiction, alcoholism * Pregnancy * Use of analgesic medication less than 48 hours before each data collection * Physical therapy treatment during the past three month
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Universitat Internacional de Catalunya
Sant Cugat del Vallès, Catalonia, 08192, Spain
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