Neck and jaw connection under the microscope: new study aims to unlock TMD secrets
NCT ID NCT07371195
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Aug 28, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This observational study will measure how well the upper neck moves and how that relates to jaw motion in 50 adults with temporomandibular disorders (TMD). Participants will have their neck and jaw movements measured with simple tools. The goal is to understand if limited neck mobility contributes to jaw problems, which could guide future treatments.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If this study finds a clear link between neck mobility and jaw function, it could point toward better physical therapy approaches for TMD.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early observational study—it only looks for a relationship, not a treatment. Results may not apply to everyone with TMD.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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50 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Feb 2026
- Finished
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Aug 2026
- Lead sponsor
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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.
Who is studied
Participants will be adult patients (both male and female) aged 18 to 50 years who have been clinically diagnosed with temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction for more than three months. All participants will be recruited from the outpatient clinic of the Faculty of Physical Therapy, Deraya University, Minya, Egypt. Eligible participants will be medically stable and free from systemic or neurological disorders that could affect cervical or temporomandibular mobility.
- Ages
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18 to 50 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Medically stable individuals who consent to participate in the study. * Age between 18 and 50 years. * Both male and female participants. * Patients diagnosed with temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction for at least three months. Exclusion Criteria: * Presence of systemic diseases. * Body mass index (BMI) greater than 30 kg/m². * Pregnancy. * Recent physical therapy for cervical spine disorders, headaches, or temporomandibular dysfunction. * Cervical radiculopathy or other neurological disorders. * History of trauma or major psychological problems. * Generalized joint hypermobility. * Down syndrome.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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faculty of physical therapy, Deraya University
Minya, Menia Governorate, Egypt
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