Online vs. in-person physiotherapy for jaw muscle pain
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Brain & nervous system, Mouth & dental, Pain clinical trials.
This trial compares online physiotherapy sessions with face-to-face visits to see which works better for treating jaw muscle pain (myalgia). It aims to find a more convenient way to get care for this common condition.
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Who can take part
- You have pain in your jaw muscles (myalgia)
- You do not have a rheumatic disease like rheumatoid arthritis or lupus
- You have not had jaw surgery or a recent injury to your jaw
- You are 18 years of age or older
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Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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