Mud therapy shows promise for jaw pain relief
NCT ID NCT07576582
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 02, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study is testing whether applying a special mud (peloid) to the jaw and chewing muscles can reduce pain and improve jaw function in adults with temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders. Forty participants will receive 20-minute mud treatments five days a week for two weeks. Researchers will measure changes in pain, jaw movement, and daily activities like chewing and speaking.
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 40 people
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- Started
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Apr 2026
- Expected to finish
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Feb 2027
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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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: * Age between 18 and 65 years * Diagnosis of temporomandibular joint dysfunction based on DC/TMD criteria * Presence of TMJ-related pain for at least 4 weeks * Baseline pain intensity ≥3 on a 0-10 visual analog scale * Ability to provide written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * History of temporomandibular joint trauma, tumor, active infection, or acute inflammation * Previous temporomandibular joint surgery * Presence of systemic inflammatory rheumatologic disease * Pregnancy * Open wound, active dermatitis, or skin condition preventing peloid application at the treatment site * Injection therapy (e.g., botulinum toxin) or regular physical therapy for TMJ within the past 3 months * Any clinical or behavioral condition that may interfere with study compliance
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Locations
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Uşak University Faculty of Medicine
RECRUITINGUşak, Merkez, 64420, Turkey (Türkiye)
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