Exercise vs local pain exercises for jaw and neck pain
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Mouth & dental, Pain clinical trials.
This study compares two types of treatment: aerobic exercise versus exercises aimed at the painful jaw/neck area. It may help people with long-term jaw and neck pain by testing which approach improves pain and function.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 60 years old
- You have long-lasting neck pain and/or jaw pain (jaw pain lasting at least 3 months)
- Your pain is not from a recent injury or an active infection or inflammatory condition in the last month
- Your starting pain score is moderate-to-severe (at least 30 out of 100 on a pain scale)
- You do not have “red flags” that suggest a serious problem causing your neck/jaw pain
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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