Tele-rehab for jaw pain from TMJ problems
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This trial tests a remote (telehealth) rehabilitation program to help reduce pain caused by temporomandibular joint (jaw joint) problems. It may help you if you’ve had facial/jaw-related pain for months and have a related diagnosis.
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Who can take part
- You’re between 18 and 60 years old.
- You’ve had facial-region pain within the last 6 months.
- Your pain is linked to jaw joint (TMJ) problems.
- Your diagnosis includes jaw muscle pain (myalgia) and/or jaw joint pain (arthralgia).
- Your diagnosis may also include headache caused by TMJ problems or jaw joint slipping (subluxation).
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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