Splint and exercise therapy for jaw joint pain
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Mouth & dental, Pain clinical trials.
This trial tests whether a custom mouth splint combined with jaw exercises can reduce pain in the jaw joint (TMJ). It may help people who have had jaw joint pain for at least 3 months.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 65 years old
- You have pain in your jaw joint (TMJ) that has lasted 3 months or longer
- A doctor has diagnosed you with temporomandibular disorder (TMD) using a clinical exam and imaging
- You have not had jaw or neck surgery in the last 3 months
- You do not have other conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, severe arthritis, or nerve pain (like trigeminal neuralgia)
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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