Clinical trials
Temporomandibular Joint Disorders clinical trials
Below are recruiting temporomandibular joint disorders clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 52 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07273123Recruiting
Chewing gum and fatigue in jaw joint health
This study tests if chewing sugar-free gum for a while can affect how tired you feel and how your jaw muscles work. It compares people with and without jaw joint problems (TMJ disorders).
Milan, MilanAges 19–35 - NCT07304557Recruiting
Exercise therapy for jaw joint disorders
This study tests whether specific exercises can reduce pain and improve jaw and tongue function in people with temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD). It may help if you have jaw pain or clicking and have not had recent neck or jaw therapy.
Ankara, ALTINDAGAges 18–65 - NCT07317570Recruiting
Body awareness therapy for jaw pain and function
This study tests whether body awareness therapy (gentle exercises that help you notice how your body moves and feels) can reduce jaw pain, improve function, and help with related emotional stress. It is for people with long-term jaw joint problems.
RizeAges 18 years+ - NCT07373184Recruiting
Virtual planning for jaw joint replacement
This study looks back at past jaw joint (TMJ) replacement surgeries to see how virtual planning helped. If you already had this surgery at a specific hospital between 2010 and 2025, you might be included.
LundAges Any age - NCT00932594Recruiting
New treatment approach for jaw joint problems
This trial studies a “serial” (step-by-step) treatment plan for temporomandibular disorders (TMJ), which can cause pain, clicking, and trouble opening your mouth. It may help by improving how your jaw joint moves and reducing symptoms.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 16–60 - NCT07474662Recruiting
Online vs. in-person physiotherapy for jaw muscle pain
This trial compares online physiotherapy sessions with face-to-face visits to see which works better for treating jaw muscle pain (myalgia). It aims to find a more convenient way to get care for this common condition.
Budapest, Pest CountyAges 18 years+ - NCT07507734Recruiting
Splint and exercise therapy for jaw joint pain
This trial tests whether a custom mouth splint combined with jaw exercises can reduce pain in the jaw joint (TMJ). It may help people who have had jaw joint pain for at least 3 months.
Istanbul, TuzlaAges 18–65 - NCT07666360Recruiting
Jaw pain study: factors that predict TMD severity
This trial looks at how your head, neck, and jaw work together to understand why some people have more severe jaw joint (TMD) pain. If you have jaw pain, the findings may help researchers identify better treatments.
AnkaraAges 18–55 - NCT07566936Enrolling by invitation
Digital vs. Traditional Splints for Jaw Joint Disorders
This study compares two types of custom-made jaw splints—one designed using digital technology and one made the traditional way—to see which better relieves jaw pain and improves mouth opening in people with temporomandibular disorder (TMD), a common condition affecting the jaw joint.
Islamabad, IslamabadAges 18–40 - NCT06912438Enrolling by invitation
Emotional release after dry needling for jaw and head pain
This study tests whether a dry needling technique (trigger point needling) can help release emotional tension and reduce pain from muscle knots in the head and neck. It may be a good option if you have jaw or headache pain related to muscle tightness.
Tel Aviv, IsraelAges 18 years+ - NCT06148818Recruiting
Neck exercises for jaw pain relief
This study tests whether special neck exercises can help reduce jaw pain in people who have both jaw (TMJ) problems and neck pain. If you have had jaw pain for at least 3 months and also have achy neck pain, you may be able to join.
TrabzonAges 18–55 - NCT07328269Recruiting
Mulligan vs Maitland technique for jaw pain relief
This trial compares two manual therapy methods (Mulligan and Maitland) to improve jaw movement and reduce pain in people with temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction. If you have limited jaw opening or jaw pain, you may be able to join.
Islamabad, Punjab ProvinceAges 19–44 - NCT05754190Recruiting
Smartphone study of mood and symptoms in people with pain
This study uses a smartphone app to track daily pain and mood changes over about 4 months. It’s meant to learn patterns that could help better understand how mood and pain affect each other.
Providence, Rhode IslandAges 18 years+ - NCT07743684Recruiting
Jaw joint wash and meloxicam injection for jaw joint problems
This trial tests a treatment for people with jaw joint pain or clicking. It combines a jaw joint wash (arthrocentesis) with an injection of an anti-inflammatory medicine (meloxicam) to see if it helps relieve symptoms. This may be an option if other treatments like mouth splints haven't worked.
BaghdadAges 18 years+ - NCT06782191Recruiting
Arthroscopic treatments for jaw joint disc displacement
This trial tests two types of jaw joint surgery for people with a displaced disc that still moves. It compares a simpler procedure (flushing the joint) with a more involved one (surgical repair) to see which helps more with pain and jaw function.
HuddingeAges 18 years+ - NCT05439330Recruiting
Dental MRI to help diagnose jaw, gum, and tooth problems
This study tests whether a special dental MRI can give useful pictures to diagnose jaw joint problems, tooth-related tissue changes, and gum/inflammation issues, and to help plan some dental implant treatments. If you need imaging for these reasons, the trial may help doctors choose the best next treatment by using clearer, dedicated scans.
AarhusAges 18 years+ - NCT06627855Recruiting
Fascial stretch method for jaw pain relief
This study tests a hands-on technique called the fascial distortion model to see if it works better than a sham treatment for reducing jaw, face, or neck pain. It may help if you have had a jaw disorder for at least 3 months.
Merkez, Karabük ProvinceAges 18–64 - NCT07075276Recruiting
Comparing a new growth factor treatment to standard care for jaw joint pain
This study tests a new treatment for a common jaw joint problem called disc displacement. It compares a concentrated growth factor from your own blood to standard care to see which helps more with pain and jaw movement.
Damietta, New DamiettaAges 18–45 - NCT06760884Recruiting
Pregnancy and jaw function study
This study looks at jaw joint function, oral habits, and pain in pregnant and non-pregnant women. It aims to understand how pregnancy might affect these issues.
TrabzonAges 18–45 - NCT07090772Enrolling by invitation
Comparing jaw position methods for splint therapy in TMJ disc displacement
This trial tests different ways to determine the best jaw position for a mouth splint used to treat a specific type of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) problem where the disc is out of place and doesn't go back. The goal is to see which method works better for reducing pain and improving jaw function.
Fuzhou, FujianAges 13–50 - NCT07321483Recruiting
Reflex therapy for jaw pain
This trial tests if a special reflex therapy can help people with jaw muscle pain that isn't caused by joint damage. It might be a new way to reduce discomfort and improve function.
OlomoucAges 18 years+ - NCT06365151Recruiting
Jaw pain treatment in fibromyalgia
This study tests a gentle hands-on treatment (osteopathic manual therapy) for jaw pain or problems in people with fibromyalgia. The goal is to see if this approach can help ease jaw discomfort and improve function.
Cornellà de Llobregat, BarcelonaAges 18–75 - NCT07511959Enrolling by invitation
Blood-derived treatment for chronic jaw pain
This trial tests whether a treatment made from your own blood (platelet-rich plasma exosomes) can help relieve long-term jaw joint pain and improve function. If you qualify, you would receive injections directly into your jaw area.
WroclawAges 18 years+ - NCT06941636RecruitingPhase 3
Botox for jaw muscle pain from TMD
This trial tests whether Botox injections can reduce jaw and face muscle pain in people with temporomandibular disorders (TMD). It is for those who have had moderate to severe pain for at least 3 months and have not received Botox recently.
StockholmAges 18–50
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for temporomandibular joint disorders?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 52 recruiting temporomandibular joint disorders studies from the U.S. registry, each rewritten for real people, not researchers, so you can see what it’s testing and who it’s for.
- How do I know if I qualify for a temporomandibular joint disorders trial?
- Each study lists its eligibility criteria — rules about age, diagnosis, and prior treatments. On every Clin2 trial page we explain these in words written for real people and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Does it cost anything to join a temporomandibular joint disorders trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what’s covered before you decide.
Related conditions
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