Could a smartphone Check-In ease chronic jaw pain?

NCT ID NCT07764770

Disease control Sponsor: University Magna Graecia Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Aug 14, 2026 · Last updated Aug 21, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tests whether adding structured telemonitoring—weekly text messages and video calls—to standard conservative care helps people with temporomandibular disorder (TMD)-related jaw pain. Participants receive behavioral counseling, habit reversal training, and home exercises, with or without remote monitoring. Over 9 months, researchers measure changes in pain intensity, jaw movement, and oral behaviors to see if telemonitoring improves adherence and outcomes compared to usual in-office follow-up.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Structured telemonitoring (weekly text messaging and video consultations) added to standard conservative care
What this could lead to: If effective, this could offer a practical way to boost treatment adherence and reduce jaw pain without extra clinic visits.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial, and the benefit of telemonitoring may be modest or not generalizable. It also depends on participants' ability to use mobile devices consistently.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

60 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jan 2025

Finished

Jul 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.

Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

18 to 80 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.

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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.

Inclusion Criteria: * Adults aged 18-80 years. * Diagnosis of temporomandibular disorder (TMD) according to the Diagnostic Criteria for Temporomandibular Disorders (DC/TMD). * Presence of chronic orofacial pain persisting for more than 30 days. * Diagnosis of myofascial pain involving the masticatory muscles, with or without headache attributed to TMD. * Ability to use a mobile device compatible with telemonitoring procedures. Exclusion Criteria: * Systemic diseases affecting pain perception or neuromuscular function (including autoimmune, neurological, or neoplastic disorders). * History of severe orofacial trauma. * Previous major temporomandibular joint surgery. * Ongoing orthodontic treatment. * Current use of occlusal splints. * Current use of muscle relaxants or psychoactive medications.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

facial neuralgia Facial Pain myofascial pain syndrome temporomandibular joint disorder temporomandibular joint dysfunction syndrome

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Myalgia of mastication muscle Myofacial pain syndromes Orofacial pain Temporal mandibular joint dysfunction Temporomandibular disorders (TMD)

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