Neck pain study: masseter muscle thickness
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Pain clinical trials.
This study measures the thickness of a jaw muscle (masseter) in people with ongoing neck pain. It aims to understand if neck pain is linked to changes in this muscle.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 45 years old
- You have had neck pain for at least 3 months
- You have not had neck surgery or a serious neck injury
- You do not have jaw joint problems, teeth grinding, or recent jaw/face/neck treatments
- You are willing to sign a consent form to participate
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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