Muscle Relaxation for Jaw Pain Trial
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This study tests whether a simple muscle relaxation technique (post-isometric relaxation) can help relieve jaw pain from TMD. You will be asked to do gentle exercises and report how your symptoms change.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 25 years old.
- You have been diagnosed with moderate or severe jaw joint problems (TMD) by a specific questionnaire.
- You have had jaw pain or trouble chewing for at least 6 months.
- You have not received any treatment for TMD in the last 6 months.
- You are able to do the exercise program and sign a consent form.
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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