Correcting forward head posture to improve jaw pain
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Mouth & dental, Pain clinical trials.
This trial tests whether correcting forward head posture can help relieve jaw pain and other symptoms of temporomandibular disorder (TMD). It's for people with mild to moderate jaw discomfort and forward head posture.
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Who can take part
- You have at least one sign of temporomandibular disorder (TMD), like jaw pain, clicking, or trouble opening your mouth.
- You have been diagnosed with TMD and have a forward head posture (head positioned forward relative to shoulders).
- Your jaw pain is mild to moderate, and you have a limited range of opening your mouth.
- You are a patient at the dental clinic of the University of Sharjah.
- You have not had any prior head, neck, or jaw surgery or trauma.
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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