Pilates vs. lifestyle advice for jaw muscle pain
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This study compares two non-drug treatments for jaw muscle pain: clinical Pilates vs. lifestyle counseling. It aims to see which approach better reduces pain and improves jaw function in women.
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Who can take part
- You are a woman between 18 and 45 years old.
- You have been diagnosed with a jaw muscle disorder (TMD) for at least 3 months.
- You have not had Pilates or lifestyle counseling before.
- You are not pregnant and do not have certain medical conditions like rheumatoid arthritis or a nerve disorder.
- You have not had a head or neck injury, and your TMD is muscle-related, not joint-related.
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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