Manual therapy for sleep bruxism (teeth grinding)
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health, Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This study tests a gentle hand-on technique (manual therapy) on a nerve in your neck called the vagus nerve, which may help reduce nighttime teeth grinding (sleep bruxism). It is for people aged 18–40 who have jaw pain and grinding sounds during sleep.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 40 years old
- You grind or clench your teeth while sleeping (or your partner notices the sound)
- You have morning jaw pain, headache, or tired jaw muscles when you wake up
- Your jaw or temple pain is at least 3 out of 10 on a pain scale
- You haven't had jaw surgery, lost more than two teeth, or used Botox in the last 6 months
- You are not taking muscle relaxants and don't have serious medical conditions like neurological or psychiatric disorders
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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