Tongue and jaw exercises for jaw muscle pain
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This study tests whether certain tongue and jaw exercises can change how your jaw muscles work, which may help reduce jaw muscle pain. If you have had ongoing jaw pain for more than 3 months, you might be a fit.
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Who can take part
- Are 18 years old or older
- Have had jaw pain for more than 3 months, on average more than 15 days per month
- Have all front teeth (natural, implants, or fixed bridges), at least one premolar, and at least one molar (not counting wisdom teeth)
- Are not pregnant and don't have serious uncontrolled conditions like heart disease, kidney failure, or poorly controlled diabetes
- Can stop taking pain medications at least 24 hours before each study visit
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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