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Home exercises with brain challenges may ease TMJ pain

NCT ID NCT07556510

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

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First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether adding dual-task exercises (combining physical movements with mental tasks) to standard physiotherapy, delivered via telerehabilitation, can reduce pain and improve jaw function in young adults with temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction. Thirty participants aged 18-25 will be split into two groups: one gets standard physiotherapy alone, the other adds dual-task training. Outcomes like pain, jaw limitation, and balance are measured after six weeks.

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Active substance
telerehabilitation-based dual-task training
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a convenient home-based way to reduce jaw pain and improve function for people with TMJ disorders.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 30 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The added benefit of dual-task training over standard physiotherapy is uncertain.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 30 people

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Expected to start

Jun 2026

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Expected to finish

Feb 2027

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 25 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Diagnosis of temporomandibular joint dysfunction according to the * Temporomandibular Disorders Research Diagnostic Criteria and Diagnostic * Criteria for Temporomandibular Disorders * No neurological, orthopedic, or systemic condition that may affect balance * Ability to comply with a telerehabilitation program * Willingness to provide written informed consent * No prior physiotherapy treatment for temporomandibular joint dysfunction Exclusion Criteria: * Inability to participate in regular exercise or telerehabilitation programs * Presence of severe systemic diseases (cardiac, rheumatologic, neurological) or other severe chronic conditions * Presence of psychiatric disorders or cognitive impairment * Use of medications that may affect balance (such as sedatives) * History of jaw or dental surgery within the last 6 months * Receipt of physiotherapy, splint therapy, or similar treatment for temporomandibular joint dysfunction within the last 3-6 months

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Conditions

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Pain temporomandibular joint disorder temporomandibular joint dysfunction syndrome

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Temporomandibular joint dysfunction

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