Comparing muscle training and medication for jaw clenching pain
Treatments studied
Part of Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This study compares a jaw muscle training technique called EMG biofeedback with medication to see which is better for reducing jaw clenching (bruxism) and related facial pain. It may help you find a non-drug or drug option to ease morning discomfort.
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Who can take part
- You are an adult (age 18 or older) with mild to moderate bruxism, confirmed by a dentist.
- You have tenderness in your jaw muscles when your doctor presses on them, rated as grade 1 or 2.
- You have mild to moderate pain around your jaw joint, especially in the morning.
- You have not had Botox or PRP injections for this condition in the last 6 months.
- You do not have advanced gum disease, do not use a fixed dental splint, and are not pregnant.
- You are not under psychiatric care, do not have Parkinson's disease, and do not have vision, hearing, or neck posture problems.
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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