Clinical trials
TMD clinical trials
Below are recruiting tmd clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 35 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06932406Recruiting
Personality and self-help for jaw pain
This study tests whether a self-management program for jaw and face pain works differently in people with different personalities. You will learn techniques to manage your pain at home.
Valencia, ValenciaAges 18–65 - NCT07018791RecruitingPhase 3
Art-based pain test for jaw joint disorder patients
This trial tests if using art can help measure pain in people with temporomandibular joint disorders (TMD). It may offer a new way to understand and manage your pain without surgery.
Jeddah, Mecca RegionAges 18 years+ - NCT06617494Recruiting
Study of pain control in chronic jaw pain
This study looks at how well the body's natural pain control system works in people with long-term jaw pain (TMD). It compares people with and without jaw pain to better understand why some have trouble turning off pain signals.
Minneapolis, MinnesotaAges 18–74 - NCT07203456Recruiting
Teaching dental students about jaw pain
This trial tests different ways to teach dental students about temporomandibular disorders (jaw pain conditions). It aims to find the best teaching method so future dentists can better help patients with jaw pain.
Downers Grove, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT06659991RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Pain and daily tasks in jaw joint disorder
This study tests how pain from a jaw joint disorder (TMD) affects your ability to do daily tasks. You'll track your pain and activities on your smartphone to help researchers understand the link.
Minneapolis, MinnesotaAges 21–65 - NCT06977100Recruiting
Journaling study for jaw pain with other chronic pain conditions
This study tests if a journaling program can help people with jaw pain and at least one other chronic pain condition (like fibromyalgia, IBS, or migraines). You will write about your thoughts and feelings to see if it reduces pain and improves well-being.
Gainesville, FloridaAges 18–80 - 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+ - 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+ - 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 - NCT06782165Recruiting
Long-term follow-up of jaw joint surgery
This study follows up on patients who had jaw joint (TMJ) surgery. It looks at how the joint is doing after 6 months to predict long-term results. It may help understand if earlier checkups can guide care.
HuddingeAges 18 years+ - NCT05676827Enrolling by invitation
Study pain and stress in people with long-term jaw muscle pain
This trial looks at how long-lasting jaw (masticatory) muscle pain relates to the nervous system and emotional stress. It may help researchers understand why symptoms persist and guide future treatments.
WroclawAges 18–80 - NCT07600203Recruiting
Low-level laser therapy for chronic jaw pain
This study tests whether a special laser device called the Erchonia EVRL can reduce chronic jaw pain caused by TMJ (temporomandibular joint) disorders. You would receive laser treatment and rate your pain over time to see if the laser helps more than a placebo.
Acton, MassachusettsAges 22–75 - NCT07297459Enrolling by invitation
Surgery options for a jaw joint problem
This trial compares two types of surgery to treat a common jaw joint problem where the disc slips out of place. It looks at which procedure works better for reducing pain and improving function.
StockholmAges 18 years+ - NCT05757960Enrolling by invitation
Physiotherapy program for jaw pain in hEDS
This study tests a tailored physical therapy (physiotherapy) approach for jaw pain caused by temporomandibular disorder (TMD) in people with hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (hEDS). It may help reduce jaw muscle and joint pain and improve function.
MünsterAges 18 years+ - NCT05916235Recruiting
Laser light treatment for jaw pain from TMJ disorder
This trial tests whether a specific type of light therapy (called photobiomodulation/laser) can reduce pain from temporomandibular disorder (TMJ) affecting the jaw muscles. If you have jaw muscle pain for at least 3 months, the study will compare your symptoms while you follow the treatment and diary requirements.
Gainesville, FloridaAges 18–99 - NCT07351812Recruiting
Two treatments for jaw muscle pain
This study compares two different treatments for people who have pain in their jaw muscles (not the joint itself). It aims to find which treatment works better for muscle-related temporomandibular disorders (TMD).
AlexandriaAges 18–45 - NCT05720065RecruitingPhase 2
Testing botulinum toxin A for jaw muscle pain
This trial studies whether botulinum toxin A (a type of muscle-relaxing medicine) can reduce jaw muscle pain and help explain why it happens. It focuses on people with specific jaw muscle pain patterns and tests outcomes after injection/biopsy.
Huddinge, Stockholm CountyAges 20–45 - 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+ - NCT06214923Recruiting
Virtual reality for jaw pain caused by TMD
This study tests whether immersive virtual reality can reduce chronic jaw pain from Temporomandibular Disorder (TMD). It uses EEG to see how VR affects brain activity related to pain.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18–88 - NCT06602375Recruiting
Physical therapy and exercise for jaw pain
This study tests if adding manual physical therapy and exercise to standard dental care helps active-duty service members with jaw pain (temporomandibular disorders). It aims to see if this combination works better than dental care alone.
Fort Sam Houston, TexasAges 18–55 - 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 - 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 - 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+ - NCT06782178Recruiting
Comparing two jaw joint procedures for limited mouth opening
This study compares two minimally invasive procedures (arthroscopy using a tiny camera vs. arthrocentesis using a needle to flush the joint) to see which works better for people with a displaced jaw disc that limits mouth opening. It might help you if simple treatments haven't worked.
HuddingeAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for tmd?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 35 recruiting tmd 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 tmd 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 tmd 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
Clin2 helps you find and understand clinical trials and does not provide medical advice. Study data comes from ClinicalTrials.gov. Talk with your doctor about whether a specific trial is right for you.