Physiotherapy for jaw joint pain
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Mouth & dental, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests a physiotherapy program to see if it reduces jaw joint pain and tenderness. It might help you if you have persistent jaw pain on one side of your face.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 35 years old.
- You have a jaw joint problem (temporomandibular joint dysfunction) diagnosed by a doctor or dentist.
- The problem affects only one side of your face.
- You have had jaw pain for at least one month.
- You are not currently undergoing orthodontic treatment (braces or aligners).
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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