Nerve stimulation for jaw pain and function in TMD
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This trial tests whether gentle electrical stimulation of a nerve in your jaw can reduce pain and improve chewing, talking, and mouth opening for people with temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD).
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have jaw muscle pain or tightness (myofascial pain) diagnosed by a doctor.
- Your mouth opening is limited to less than 40 mm due to pain.
- You do not have a displaced jaw joint disc (your jaw doesn't click or lock).
- You are generally healthy and not taking muscle relaxants, antidepressants, or similar medications.
- You have not had recent facial or head injuries, and do not have facial paralysis.
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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