Jaw pain relief: simple exercises may double the benefit of mouthguard therapy
NCT ID NCT07507734
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether adding a structured exercise program to standard mouthguard (occlusal splint) therapy can better reduce jaw pain and improve function in people with temporomandibular disorders (TMD). About 38 adults with TMD will either receive the mouthguard alone or the mouthguard plus exercises. Researchers will measure pain, jaw movement, and muscle stiffness over 4 weeks to see which approach works best.
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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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About 38 people
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- Started
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Jul 2025
- Expected to finish
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Jul 2026
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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18 to 65 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Clinical and radiological diagnosis of TMD * Being between 18-65 years of age * Presence of Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) pain for the last 3 months. Exclusion Criteria: * Intra-articular or degenerative joint disorders and subluxation requiring immediate treatment, * A history of TMJ or cervical region surgery in the last 3 months, * A history of treatment from related regions, * The presence of rheumatic diseases, including TMJ diseases, * TMJ instability or fracture, * The presence of perception-cognition disorder, * The presence of chronic pain, such as trigeminal neuralgia.
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Locations
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Okan University- Dental Hospital
RECRUITINGIstanbul, Tuzla, 34947, Turkey (Türkiye)
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