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Simple jaw exercises may offer Drug-Free relief for jaw pain sufferers

NCT ID NCT07303361

Symptom relief Sponsor: Instituto de Investigación Biomédica de Salamanca Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tested whether a combination of a specific jaw muscle technique and neck exercises could reduce pain and improve jaw function in people with temporomandibular disorder (TMD) and teeth grinding (bruxism). Sixty adults with TMD and bruxism were split into two groups: one received the active treatment (weekly jaw technique sessions plus daily neck exercises), while the other received standard care with a placebo-like neck technique. The researchers measured pain sensitivity, jaw opening, and other factors before and after the four-week program.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Mandibular muscle energy technique and cranio-cervical motor control exercises
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a simple, non-drug exercise program to reduce jaw pain and improve daily function for people with TMD and bruxism.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed trial with only 60 participants. The results may not apply to everyone, and the placebo group also received some care, so the added benefit of the active technique may be small.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

60 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Nov 2023

Finished

Oct 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Adults aged ≥18 years. * Clinical diagnosis of temporomandibular disorder and/or bruxism. * Presence of pain and/or functional limitation. * Ability to provide informed consent. * Willingness to participate in the exercise program. Exclusion Criteria: * Previous surgery or major trauma to the cervical or maxillofacial area. * Neurological disorders affecting motor control. * Severe psychiatric disorders. * Active inflammatory or rheumatologic conditions of the temporomandibular joint. * Ongoing physiotherapeutic treatment targeting the studied region. * Anti-inflammatory treatment 8 hours or less before the study. * Pregnancy * Inability to comply with the intervention protocol.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

agnosia bruxism temporomandibular joint disorder

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Temporomandibular disorder (TMD)

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Complejo Asistencial Universitario de Salamanca

    Salamanca, Salamanca, 37007, Spain

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