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Pilates may offer a new path to jaw pain relief

NCT ID NCT07750145

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

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First seen Aug 06, 2026 · Last updated Aug 07, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether an 8-week Pilates program can reduce pain and improve jaw function in women with myogenic temporomandibular disorders (TMD), a common cause of jaw pain and stiffness. Participants will be randomly assigned to either a control group receiving standard education and home exercises, or an intervention group that also does supervised Pilates three times a week. Researchers will measure changes in pain sensitivity, jaw movement, posture, stress, and quality of life to see if Pilates adds meaningful benefit as a complementary therapy.

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Active substance
Pilates exercise program
What this could lead to
If Pilates proves effective, it could offer a drug-free, complementary therapy to reduce jaw pain and improve quality of life in women with myogenic TMD.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 40 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The benefits of Pilates for TMD are not yet established, and individual responses may vary.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

40 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Oct 2025

Finished

Apr 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 50 years

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Women aged 18-50 years * Diagnosed with myogenic temporomandibular disorder (TMD) based on standardized, valid, and reliable Diagnostic Criteria for TMD (DC/TMD Axis I) * Presence of TMD-related symptoms for at least the past 6 months * Resting pain intensity of ≥3 on the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) * No regular participation in physical activity within the past 6 months * Having natural dentition, defined as at least 10 natural teeth in both upper and lower jaws, confirmed by dental examination Exclusion Criteria: * Having received treatment related to TMD within the past year * Needing dental treatment due to caries or periodontal disease * Currently undergoing orthodontic treatment * Having removable or fixed partial dentures * Presence of other orofacial disease symptoms such as migraine or toothache * Using a myorelaxant splint * Having major psychosocial problems according to DC/TMD Axis II * Having alcohol or drug addiction * Being diagnosed with or receiving treatment for any psychiatric disorder * Participation in Pilates sessions within the past 6 months * Being pregnant * Regular use of pain or anti-inflammatory medication * Having systemic, rheumatic, endocrine, or connective tissue diseases * History of trauma or surgery to the upper extremity, neck, orofacial region, or -head * Presence of joint damage in the upper extremity, neck, orofacial region, or head

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Conditions

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temporomandibular joint disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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Temporomandibular disorders (TMD)

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Toros University

    Mersin, Turkey (Türkiye)

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