Physiotherapy for jaw joint pain
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Mouth & dental, Pain clinical trials.
This study is testing whether a physiotherapy (physical therapy) program can help people who have pain and tenderness in their jaw joint. It might be a good fit if you are a young adult with a recent jaw joint problem on one side.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 35 years old.
- You have been diagnosed with a jaw joint problem (on one side only) for at least 1 month.
- You have pain and tenderness in the jaw joint area.
- You do not have any other injuries or ear problems that cause hearing loss.
- You are not currently wearing braces or having orthodontic treatment.
- You do not have any nerve, balance, or vision problems that might affect the study.
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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