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Jaw pain showdown: physiotherapy vs. night splints

NCT ID NCT07410091

Symptom relief Sponsor: Egas Moniz - Cooperativa de Ensino Superior, CRL Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tested two common treatments for jaw muscle pain (TMD) in 24 adults: a 6-week physiotherapy program with hands-on massage and exercises, versus wearing a mouth splint at night. The goal was to see which better reduces pain, improves mouth opening, and boosts quality of life. Results were checked right after treatment ended.

What this could mean

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Active substance
multimodal physiotherapy (manual therapy and exercises) and occlusal splint
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that physiotherapy is a better option than splints for easing jaw pain and improving mouth function.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed trial with only 24 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The short follow-up (48 hours) limits understanding of long-term effects.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

24 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Feb 2024

Finished

Sep 2024

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 50 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Individuals of both sexes; * Aged 18-50 years; * Diagnosis of muscular temporomandibular disorders (TMD) with restricted mouth opening according to Diagnostic Criteria for Temporomandibular Disorders (DC/TMD); * Signed informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * Use of orthodontic appliances; * History of facial trauma; * Intake of anti-inflammatory drugs or analgesics within 48 hours prior to data collection; * Presence of arthritis, rheumatoid disease, ankylosing spondylitis, or Bell's palsy.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Facial Pain temporomandibular joint disorder temporomandibular joint dysfunction syndrome

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Temporomandibular disorders (TMD)

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Clínica de Fisioterapia Egas Moniz

    Almada, Portugal, 2825-146, Portugal

  • MedCenter Cascais | Clínica Dentária

    Lisbon, Portugal, 2750-512, Portugal

  • Unique Smile - Clinica Médica e Dentária

    Lisbon, Portugal, 1600-258, Portugal

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