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Jaw pain relief at home: study tests virtual therapy

NCT ID NCT05318313

Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Minnesota Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether physical therapy for temporomandibular disorders (TMD) — which cause jaw pain, headaches, and clicking — works just as well when done virtually (via video calls) as in person. Over 200 adults with TMD were split into two groups: one received standard in-person therapy, the other did therapy from home using a device like a phone or tablet. Researchers compared how well each group's symptoms improved and whether diagnoses were accurate. The goal was to see if telerehabilitation is a good alternative for managing TMD symptoms.

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Study facts

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

Participants

207 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jun 2022

Finished

Jul 2024

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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

Who is studied

Individuals diagnosed with at least one subtype of temporomandibular disorders by a TMD specialist at the University of Minnesota TMD, Orofacial Pain and Dental Sleep Medicine Clinic and referred for physical therapy at the same clinic.

Ages

18 to 70 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * 18-70 years old * Referred to PT with ≥1 TMD subtype diagnosis * PI has no previous knowledge of the participant's diagnosis * Email access * Possession of any device that can be positioned for hands-free TR visits (TR group only) * Willingness and ability to comply with all study requirements and PT program * Able to provide informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Non-English speakers * Permanent residence outside of the state of Minnesota (TR group only) * Women in the last trimester of pregnancy * Referred for post-surgical rehabilitation * Severe chronic pain as identified by level 4 classification on the GCPS * Current diagnosis or existence of the following conditions that can limit response to PT and participation in study activities: 1. Neuropathic pain 2. Fibromyalgia and/or generalized widespread pain on both sides of the body in ≥3 areas above and below the waist 3. Rheumatoid arthritis or juvenile idiopathic arthritis 4. Dystonia or other movement disorder 5. Fractures and/or recent jaw or facial trauma 6. Malignancies 7. Current substance abuse

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

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.

Masticatory myofascial pain Temporomandibular disorder TMD headache TMJ arthralgia TMJ disc displacement with reduction TMJ disc displacement without reduction

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Minnesota

    Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55455, United States

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