Physical therapy and exercise for jaw pain
Treatments studied
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Mouth & dental clinical trials.
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.
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Who can take part
- You are an active-duty service member.
- You have symptoms of temporomandibular disorder (jaw pain, clicking, or difficulty opening your mouth).
- You are able to participate for the full 12 weeks of the study.
- You do not have a serious spine condition, neurological disease, or rheumatological disease.
- You have not used an oral device (like a mouthguard) in the past 6 months.
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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